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1962 Map of Opa-locka

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Opa-locka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Opa-locka and the surrounding North Dade landscape are caught here during a period of rapid suburban expansion, where new residential grids like Carol City and Palm Springs North push into former wetlands and agricultural tracts. The intricate water management of the region is evident in the straight lines of the Snake Creek Canal and Biscayne Canal, which frame developing neighborhoods and institutional landmarks such as the South Florida State Hospital.

Evidence of the area's aviation and recreation history is prominent, featuring the large Opa-locka Airport and the Amelia Earhart Field (Abandoned) nearby. For local historians, the map documents a transition from rural outposts like the Graham Mission to a modern landscape of country clubs and schools, including the campus of Biscayne College. The dense network of named streets, such as Oriental Blvd and Alibaba Ave, reflects the distinctive architectural and planning themes of the era.