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1950 Map of Miami

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Miami
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Biscayne Bay waterfront and the dense urban core of Miami dominate this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by intensive coastal development and dredging. The Venetian Islands, including San Marco I and Di Lido I, stand as prominent examples of the man-made island chains that reshaped the bay during this era. Further north, the Indian Burial Mound in El Portal provides a striking contrast to the surrounding residential expansion of neighborhoods like Miami Shores and Lemon City.

Infrastructure for a growing metropolis is evident in the corridors of the Florida East Coast RR and the Seaboard Air Line RR, while the maritime economy is centered at the City Docks Pier (E) and the Miami Municipal Pier. Landmarks like Burdine Stadium (Orange Bowl) and the U.S. Naval Air Station Master Field reflect the city's role as a sports and military hub. The map also traces the winding path of the Miami River and Wagner Creek through the heart of the city's older districts.