1949 Map of Mims

About this map

The Bernardo Segui Grant and Domingo Acosta Grant frame the historical land divisions along the western shore of the Indian River, preserving the legacy of Spanish land grants in Florida. This survey captures the mid-century landscape of the citrus-growing region around Mims, showing the transition from agricultural tracts to early suburban expansion. On the eastern side of the river, the massive footprint of the John F Kennedy Space Center (NASA) dominates the barrier island, intersected by the U S Government RR. This proximity between traditional settlements like La Grange and the cutting-edge aerospace facilities of the Space Age defines the area's development. Cultural landmarks such as an Indian Mound and the Arthur Dunn Airpark sit alongside smaller communities like East Mims, Wiley, and the riverside site of Paces Landing.