1948 Map of Indrio

About this map

Indian River and the complex barrier island system dominate this coastal survey, where the Intracoastal Waterway threads through a labyrinth of small islands and coves. The settlement of Viking and the community of Indrio sit along the corridor defined by the Florida East Coast railway, which runs parallel to the shoreline. The map reveals an interesting contrast between the developed mainland, featuring the St Lucie County Airport, and the largely natural terrain of the barrier islands. Numerous water features with evocative local names such as Hells Pocket, Starvation Cove, and Fish House Cove suggest a landscape deeply tied to fishing and maritime navigation. Revisions from 1970 aerial photography, shown in purple, highlight the growth of man-made canals and residential developments around Porpoise Bay and Garfield Cut, documenting the mid-century transition from wild wetlands to an engineered coastal environment.