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1946 Map of Palm Beach

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Palm Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Morrison Field Air Base dominates the central landscape of this post-war Florida survey, reflecting the significant military presence that shaped the region's mid-century development. The burgeoning urban centers of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach are shown in high detail, separated by the vital waters of Lake Worth and connected by the Flagler Memorial Bridge, Royal Palm Bridge, and Southern Blvd Bridge. This era captures a transition from agricultural drainage to residential expansion, as seen in the network of canals like the West Palm Beach Canal and Lake Clarke.

Social and infrastructure landmarks are well-documented, from Good Samaritan Hospital on the waterfront to Woodlawn Cem and the Military Trail Sch further inland. The transportation network relies on the Florida East Coast and Seaboard Air Line railroads, which parallel the coast and support the local economy alongside the Intracoastal Waterway. Smaller settlements such as West Gate, Golf View, and Greenacres City illustrate the early footprints of the modern metropolitan area.