1962 Map of Miami

About this map

Miami and Miami Beach appear here in a period of intense coastal development and urban expansion. The mid-century city is defined by its complex waterway network, featuring the dredging and filling of the Venetian Islands and Normandy Isle within Biscayne Bay. Long-standing neighborhoods such as Lemon City, Allapattah, and Buena Vista are shown in detail, alongside the industrial and transit corridors of the Florida East Coast and Seaboard railroads. Significant cultural landmarks are prominent, including the Orange Bowl, Miami Stadium, and the historic City Cemetery. The map captures the infrastructure connecting the mainland to the beach, such as the Julia Tuttle Causeway and Mac Arthur Causeway, highlighting the era's reliance on these vital arterial links to support the growing tourist and residential populations.