1978 Map of New Smyrna Beach

About this map

The Halifax River and the Intracoastal Waterway define the coastal geography of the Volusia County shoreline in the late 1970s. This survey, compiled from 1970 source material and updated with 1977 aerial photography, captures the dense string of Atlantic settlements including Port Orange, Daytona Beach Shores, and Wilbur-by-the-Sea. The map illustrates the crucial maritime corridor at Ponce de Leon Inlet, guarded by a U.S. Coast Guard Reservation. Inland development is anchored by the New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport and smaller residential hubs like Mission City and Glencoe, showing the post-war suburban expansion along the Florida coast.