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1956 Map of Matanzas Inlet

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Matanzas Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Ft Matanzas National Monument anchors this mid-century topographic record, marking the strategic narrows where the Matanzas River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is dominated by the barrier systems of Anastasia Island and Rattlesnake Island, separated by the shifting waters of Matanzas Inlet. The coastal environment is characterized by extensive wetlands and tidal reaches, including Pellicer Flats and the winding course of Pellicer Creek, which defines the boundary between St Johns and Flagler Counties.

Human settlement is concentrated along the shoreline at Summer Haven and the oceanfront community of Marineland. The Intracoastal Waterway provides a clear transit corridor behind the barrier islands, while inland features like Styles Creek and Hominy Branch drain the low-lying coastal hammocks. This survey reflects the region's character before modern coastal expansion, centered on its historic military outpost and early maritime tourism.