1953 Map of Fort Pierce SW

About this map

Port St Lucie emerges from the South Florida wetlands in this survey, showing the transition from a drainage-dependent landscape to a planned residential community. The infrastructure of the Florida East Coast railway and the newer Florida's Turnpike Toll Road cut diagonally across the terrain, indicating the transport corridors that fueled regional growth. The map illustrates an extensive network of drainage features like the Rim Ditch, Canal systems, and numerous Spoil Bank markings, which were essential for reclaiming the low-lying ground. Localized landmarks such as a Landing Field and several scattered Flowing Wells provide insight into the early water management and private aviation needs of the area before its mid-century transformation into a major population center.