1972 Map of Fort Pierce

About this map

Coastal development along the Indian River defines this orthophotoquad, which uses experimental metric hypsography to document the shoreline and bathymetry during the early 1970s. The dense residential and commercial grid of Fort Pierce is visible as it meets the lagoon, contrasting sharply with the undeveloped barrier island and the deep contours of the Atlantic Ocean. To the northwest, the St Lucie County Airport stands out as a prominent landmark of the region's infrastructure. This specific survey was a collaborative effort between federal agencies and the State of Florida, utilizing aerial photography from 1972 to provide a clear, photographic view of the city's growth and the shifting sands of the Florida coast before modern expansion further altered the waterfront.