1948 Map of Hobe Sound

About this map

Jupiter Island and the adjacent Florida coastline appear here in a period of transition, documented through topographic surveys from 1947–1948 and photorevised in the early 1980s. This survey illustrates the ribbon of development along the Intracoastal Waterway, where the Jupiter Island Country Club and the Hobe Sound post office serve as local anchors. The landscape is defined by its barrier island geography and protected lands, including the expansive Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Hobe Sound N W R. Notable local elevations like Simpson Hill (C) and Borden Hill (C) provide geographic context for the coastal ridge, while small shoreline settlements such as Bonair Beach dot the Atlantic side. The map also identifies infrastructure like a submarine Cable Area and Pipe Line, reflecting the utilities supporting this growing coastal community.