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1956 Map of Homestead

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Homestead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Homestead Air Force Base dominates the northeastern landscape of this mid-century survey, reflecting the significant military footprint in South Florida during the Cold War. The urban cores of Homestead and Florida City are clearly defined by their grid systems, with development concentrated along the Florida East Coast Railway and Old Dixie Highway. This era captures a transition from agricultural groves to suburban residential pockets like Leisure City and Modello.

Infrastructure for the growing population is evident through landmarks such as Smith Hospital, Lewis Sch, and the Sacred Heart Sch. The landscape is etched with vital drainage systems, including the North Canal and Florida City Canal, which were essential for managing the wet terrain. Local social life is represented by Seminole Park and a Drive-in Theater, providing a detailed look at the community's layout before the rapid expansion of later decades.