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1950 Map of Oslo

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Oslo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Vero Beach and the small settlement of Oslo anchor the eastern coast of Florida in this mid-century survey, which details a landscape defined by drainage and early tourism. The presence of McKee Jungle Gardens highlights the era's emerging botanical attractions along the Atlantic coast, while the South Canal and numerous smaller water management features reveal the ongoing efforts to reclaim and structure the wetlands.

Transport and communication corridors are prominent, with the Florida East Coast railroad and an Underground Telephone Line running parallel to the shoreline. The map also records the boundary between Indian River and St. Lucie Counties, providing a clear view of local jurisdictional lines near Indrio during a period of steady coastal development before the major population booms of the late 20th century.