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1947 Map of North Miami

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of North Miami
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The U S Naval Air Station and MacArthur Airport define the post-war landscape of northern Miami-Dade County, where aviation and rapid suburban growth intersect. This 1947 survey captures a transitional moment as the Sunshine State Toll Road and Seaboard Air Line rail infrastructure began to stitch together new residential developments like Biscayne Gardens and Biscayne Park. To the east, the Intracoastal Waterway separates the mainland from barrier island communities including Golden Beach and Bal Harbour.

Cultural landmarks and recreation sites are prominent, from the Hollywood Kennel Club near the Broward County line to Barry College and the Zoo further south. The map details the complex drainage system of the era, featuring the Biscayne Canal No 121 and the Oleta River. Local history is preserved in the location of the Mt Sinai Memorial Park Cem and early racetrack facilities at Gulf Stream Park, reflecting the region's mid-century identity as a destination for leisure and institutional expansion.