1949 Map of Osceola

About this map

Vero Beach and the neighboring citrus-era settlements of Nevins and Oslo anchor this coastal survey, reflecting the mid-century development of the Florida shoreline. The landscape is defined by the rigid geometry of the drainage system, most notably the South Canal, which cuts through the flat terrain toward the Indian River Aquatic Preserve. Transportation networks are heavily represented by the Florida East Coast railway and the East Coast Highway, which parallel the coast and supported the region's agricultural and burgeoning tourism sectors.