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1956 Map of Goulds

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Goulds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Goulds and its neighboring communities are captured during a period of transition as the South Florida agricultural landscape begins to meet expanding urban development. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad forms a diagonal spine through the region, connecting the rural settlements of Princeton, Naranja, and Modello. This map highlights significant institutional footprints, including the University of Miami (South Campus) and the sprawling U S Naval Air Station (Inactive), which occupies a massive tract in the northeast.

Agricultural roots remain evident in the grid of groves and fields surrounding Redland and the Farm Labor Camp. Local life is anchored by landmarks like the Redland Sch and the Bauer Drive Hammock, while the Homestead Air Force Base begins to dominate the southeastern corner. Purple revisions illustrate the mid-century growth of South Miami Heights and the filling-in of residential blocks between historic groves.