1956 Map of New Smyrna Beach

About this map

New Smyrna Sugar Mill Ruins State Historic Site and the Green Mound State Archaeological Site anchor the deep historical geography of this coastal corridor during the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by a complex network of salt marshes, mangrove islands, and tidal channels including the Halifax River and North River. Urban expansion is evident in the growth of New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater, while the New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport and the dredge-cut Intracoastal Waterway signal the era's infrastructure development. Smaller communities like Mission City, Allandale, and Isleboro dot the mainland side of the lagoons, separated from the Atlantic by barrier islands and the volatile Ponce de Leon Inlet. The map details the transition from natural wetlands to residential developments like Sugar Mill Estates, alongside established local landmarks such as Chisholm Sch and the regional Hospital.