1948 Map of Indrio

About this map

Indian River Aquatic Preserve defines the aquatic geography of this coastal area, where the Intracoastal Waterway threads between the mainland and the barrier island. Grounded by the Florida East Coast railway, the mainland settlements of Indrio and Viking sit near the western edge, while the coastal development of Queens Cove appears on the eastern peninsula. The map illustrates a complex network of mangrove-lined inlets and coves with distinctive names such as Little Starvation Cove, Hells Pocket, and Fish House Cove. Public land and recreation are represented by Jack Island State Recreation Area and Round Island Park, showing the early preservation of Florida's shoreline. The western portion is dominated by the St Lucie County International Airport, marking the area's mid-century infrastructural growth.