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1948 Map of Jupiter

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Jupiter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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The Loxahatchee River and its intricate tributaries define the coastal landscape of this 1948 survey, where the Florida East Coast railroad provides a central axis for the growing town of Jupiter. This era captures the area just after the war, showing a blend of maritime history and military presence. The Jupiter Lighthouse Reservation stands prominently at the confluence near Jupiter Inlet, situated adjacent to the US Navy Marine Base.

Further south, the Intracostal Waterway carves through the wetlands, passing Frenchmans Cr and providing a protected passage behind the barrier of the Jupiter Island Grant. Inland, local infrastructure includes the Jupiter Sch, Jupiter Cem, and the Radio Sta (WMR). The northern reach features Jupiter State Park and unique coastal formations like Blowing Rocks and the descriptively named Hell Gate along Gomez Sound.