1943 Map of Key West

About this map

Key West appears as a densely developed island city in the final years of the Second World War, its landscape defined by extensive naval and aeronautical infrastructure. The map details a period of significant military footprint, with large U. S. Government Reservations occupying much of the waterfront and the northern islands. Significant land use is dedicated to aviation and maritime operations at Meacham Field U. S. Naval Air Station and the dredged area for seaplane landing north of Trumbo Island.