1962 Map of Key Biscayne

About this map

Key Biscayne and Virginia Key are the focal points of this coastal survey, linked to the mainland by the Rickenbacker Causeway. The northern portion of the sheet reveals the expanding urban footprint of Miami, including the residential developments of Silver Bluff Estates and Ocean View Heights. This era showcases a unique mix of maritime and institutional land use, with the U S Coast Guard Air Station and Univ of Miami (Marine Laboratory) situated near Dinner Key. A massive Seaplane Base Operating Area dominates the central waters of Biscayne Bay. Southward, the landscape transitions to the recreational and natural spaces of Crandon County Park, leading down to the historic Cape Florida Old Lighthouse Tower at the tip of the island. On the mainland, the Florida East Coast Railway runs parallel to the South Dixie Highway, marking the edge of Coconut Grove.