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1964 Map of Jacksonville Beach

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Jacksonville Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Mayport Naval Station dominates the northern shoreline of this coastal landscape, situated where the Intracoastal Waterway and Pablo Creek meet the tidal marshes. The map documents the rapid suburban expansion into the lowlands, with residential developments like Isle of Palms and Holiday Harbor carved into the wetlands. This era shows a clear distinction between the established coastal strip of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach, and the older inland points like Sans Pareil and San Pablo.

Cultural landmarks and genealogy markers are scattered throughout, from the historic Rain Cem near Tiger Pond to educational hubs like Fletcher High Sch. The map also captures infrastructure critical to the region's mid-century growth, such as the McCormick Bridge and the U S Coast Guard Radio Station, reflecting the intersection of military presence, maritime navigation, and beachside tourism that defined this Florida coastline.