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1949 Map of Melbourne West, 1988 Print
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1949 Map of Melbourne West

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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Lake Washington and the upper reaches of the St Johns River define the western edge of this coastal Florida landscape, where reclaimed wetlands transition into rapidly expanding mid-century communities. The map captures the suburbanization of Brevard County as modern residential footprints in purple overlay the original 1949 topography. Coastal growth is anchored by Melbourne and Eau Gallie, with the Melbourne Regional Airport serving as a major infrastructure hub. Inland, smaller hubs like Melbourne Village, June Park, and Mintons Corner appear amidst a network of drainage features such as the Melbourne Tillman Canal and numerous spoil banks. The presence of the Air Force Eastern Test Range (Malabar Annex) reflects the region's increasing strategic importance during the early Space Age, while recreational spaces like the Melbourne Golf and Country Club signal the area's burgeoning resort and retirement identity.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain