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1946 Map of Palm Beach

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Palm Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Atlantic coast of South Florida is defined here by the barrier island of Palm Beach and the extensive urban development of West Palm Beach. This map documents the area during the mid-20th century, with later revisions showing the expansion of settlements like Palm Springs and Greenacres City. The coastal geography is dominated by Lake Worth, which separates the mainland from the oceanfront estates, including the Mar-A-Lago National Historic Site.

Infrastructure is well-established, featuring the Palm Beach International Airport and a network of bridges such as the Memorial Bridge and Royal Palm Bridge. The Intercoastal Waterway and the West Palm Beach Canal illustrate the complex water management and maritime transit systems of the era. Smaller islands like the Bingham Islands and Ibis Isle dot the lagoon, while the mainland interior shows early suburban pockets like Haverhill and Golfview organized around the Military Trail.