1948 Map of Jacksonville Beach

About this map

Pablo Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway form a critical north-south arterial through this coastal landscape, separating the mainland swamps from the burgeoning beach communities of the mid-twentieth century. The map shows the dense grid development of Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach during a period of rapid post-war expansion. While the coast is characterized by residential growth and landmarks like the Filtration Plant and Fletcher High Sch, the interior remains dominated by tidal wetlands and numerous islands, including Seven Pines Island and Beswick Island. Local history is preserved in the location of the Tillotson Cem and Warren Smith Cem, while the industrial and recreational character of the waterway is evidenced by the El-Verde Yacht Basin and the proximity to Craig Field Cedar Swamp.