1949 Map of Gomez

About this map

Hanson Grant and Gomez Grant define the historical land division of this coastal Florida landscape during the late 1940s. The region is characterized by a complex network of wetlands and small lakes west of the Florida East Coast rail line, which serves as a primary corridor for the communities of Gomez and Hobe Sound. To the east, the barrier island of Jupiter Island separates the Intracoastal Waterway and Peck Lake from the Atlantic Ocean. The presence of an Underground Telephone Line and an Airway Beacon underscores the post-war infrastructure development occurring alongside natural features like the South Fork St Lucie River. In the southern reaches, the map details the early footprint of Jupiter State Park, offering a look at the preserved coastal terrain before the height of modern development.