1948 Map of Gomez

About this map

The Florida East Coast railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for settlement in this coastal Martin County landscape, anchoring the communities of Gomez and Hobe Sound. To the east, the barrier beach of Jupiter Island separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Intracoastal Waterway and the South Jupiter Narrows. This mid-century view captures the area before extensive modern development, showing the sprawling wetlands and small lakes that characterize the interior. Significant infrastructure of the era is evident in the Sunshine State Toll Road Parkway cutting through the western portion of the quadrangle and an underground telephone line running parallel to the rail. The southern reaches are defined by the northern boundaries of Jonathan Dickinson State Park, while the South Fork St Lucie River meanders through the northwest, highlighting the complex drainage patterns of the Florida coast.