1948 Map of Hobe Sound

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the narrow barrier of the Jupiter Island Grant dominate this coastal survey. The landscape reflects a mix of maritime infrastructure and private development, featuring the US Coast Guard Station and the Jupiter Island Club. Inland, the topography is defined by small rises such as Borden Hill (C) and Simpson Hill (C), while the aquatic geography is shaped by the Intracoastal Waterway and Jupiter Narrows. This mid-century view shows a coastline before intense modern expansion, where a lone Quarry and a Pipe Line represent the limited industrial footprint near the Atlantic shore. Coastal settlements like Bonair Beach and various small landings suggest a seafaring and seasonal community centered around the sheltered waters of Hobe Sound and Lake Francis.