1962 Map of Key Biscayne

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Virginia Key and the growing village of Key Biscayne anchor this survey of the barrier islands and mainland shores before the 1970s. Connected to Miami via the Rickenbacker Causeway, these keys show a mix of early tourism and critical maritime infrastructure. The northern tip of Virginia Key is dominated by industrial and recreational sites including a sewage disposal plant near the Seaquarium and Marine Stadium. Southward, the massive Crandon County Park covers much of Key Biscayne, including an expansive Golf Course and several parking areas that denote the area's mid-century rise as a destination. On the mainland, the map details the established neighborhoods of Coconut Grove and South Bay Estates, featuring landmarks like the Viscaya Museum and the U S Coast Guard Air Station at Dinner Key. The southern terminus at Cape Florida preserves the Cape Florida Old Lighthouse Tower, marking the historic entrance to the Biscayne Channel.