1956 Map of Ormond Beach

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The Halifax River and Intracoastal Waterway define the coastal landscape of this 1950s survey, separating the burgeoning mainland developments from the narrow barrier peninsula. This era shows Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach expanding northward, with planned communities like Ellinor Village and Ormond-by-the-Sea appearing as dense residential grids against the Atlantic shoreline. Inland, the landscape retains traces of its earlier history, including the Anacane Mission (Ruins) and the Addison Blockhouse (Ruins) near the Tomoka River. The transition from coastal tourism to marshland conservation is evident in the Tomoka State Park and the expansive Tomoka Marsh Aquatic Preserve. Transportation routes such as the Dixie Highway provide the primary north-south axis, while the Ormond Beach Municipal Airport marks the western edge of the developing municipal area.