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1949 Map of Mims

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Mims
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Indian River dominates this coastal survey, serving as a central corridor for the Intracoastal Waterway and separating the mainland from the complex marshes of the Merritt Island area. Along the western shore, the Florida East Coast railroad anchors the local economy, connecting the citrus and agricultural settlements of Mims, East Mims, and La Grange. To the north, the historic Haulover Canal provides a vital passage to Mosquito Lagoon, a feature essential to local maritime navigation since the nineteenth century.

Evidence of early Florida history is visible in the large Spanish land grants, including the Bernardo Segui Grant and Domingo Acosta Grant, which reflect the region's colonial roots. The landscape is dotted with interesting local landmarks like an Indian Mound and the small settlement of Jay Jay, while the eastern marshes are defined by numerous named features such as Duckroost Cove and Gator Creek.