1958 Map of Miami

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The vast expanse of The Everglades dominates this mid-century landscape, defined by an intricate network of waterways like the Tamiami Canal and the Miami Canal. While the urban corridor along the coast is densely packed with growing communities such as Coral Gables, Hialeah, and Miami Beach, much of the terrain remains an wild wetland ecosystem protected within Everglades National Park. Military and transportation infrastructure is prominent, featuring the U S Marine Corps Air Station near Opalocka and the vital Florida East Coast RR line connecting the southern agricultural settlements of Homestead and Florida City to the northern metros. Offshore, a series of lighthouses including the Fowey Rocks Lighthouse and Carysfort Reef Lighthouse mark the transition from Biscayne Bay to the North Atlantic Ocean, highlighting the maritime dependency of the region before the modern era of heavy inland drainage.