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1948 Map of Palm City

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Palm City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

North Fork St Lucie River and its intricate network of creeks form the backbone of this coastal landscape, captured just as mid-century infrastructure began to redefine the region. The map documents the convergence of the South Fork St Lucie River and the Okeechobee Waterway near Stuart, where the Roosevelt Bridge provides a vital link. Development patterns are visible in the burgeoning neighborhoods of North River Shores and the established streets of Palm City, while the presence of the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and Floridas Toll Road Turnpike illustrates the area's role as a transportation corridor.

Local landmarks such as the Fish Hatchery and Union Ch offer specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. To the south, the Hanson Grant remains largely open, marked by Mapps Creek and the southern reaches of the waterway. The detailed shoreline, featuring numerous named points like Lighthouse Point and Pendarvis Point, reflects a landscape deeply tied to the water before the extensive modern alterations of the late 20th century.