1949 Map of Pardon Island

About this map

Pardon Island and the surrounding marshy wetlands of Mosquito Lagoon dominate this mid-century coastal survey. Positioned along the Florida coastline where the Volusia and Brevard County line intersects the shore, the map reveals a complex system of barrier islands and shallow waterways. Key coastal features include the winding Pardon Slough, Widgeon Bay, and the interestingly named Three Cabbage Island. A solitary Tower stands as a navigational landmark on the narrow strip of land separating the lagoon from the Atlantic Ocean. The topography is characterized by intricate tidal flats and small landmasses like Scorpion, providing a detailed record of the shoreline before significant modern development altered the region's natural hydrography.