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1949 Map of Grant

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Grant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Valkaria Naval Air Station anchors the central coast of this mid-century survey, a military footprint established during a period of transition for Brevard County. The landscape is defined by the broad Indian River and a network of lagoons and marshes, including Goat Creek and Trout Creek. These waters are sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean by the narrow barrier strip containing Washburn Cove and Snug Harbor.

Along the western shore, the Florida East Coast railway tracks parallel the coastline, connecting the small citrus-era settlements of Malabar, Valkaria, Grant, and Micco. The map reveals the intricate water routes of the Intracoastal Waterway and the East Channel, marking the importance of both rail and maritime transport to this region's economy. Notable local landmarks include a Cem in Grant and the distinct landforms of Grant Farm Island and Shell Pit Pt.