1956 Map of Matanzas Inlet

About this map

Ft Matanzas National Monument dominates this coastal landscape, protecting the historic masonry fort known as Ft Matanzas at the southern end of Anastasia Island. The survey documents a mid-century period of development along the Atlantic coast, where a1a serves as the primary artery connecting the seaside communities of Summer Haven and Marineland. The geography is defined by the complex interface of the Atlantic Ocean and the inland river system, including the narrow breach at Matanzas Inlet.