1962 Map of Port Everglades

About this map

Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood are showcased during a period of significant mid-century coastal development, defined by their intricate canal systems and artificial islands. The landscape is dominated by the Intracoastal Waterway, which links residential finger islands like Nurmi Isles and Rio Vista Isles to the larger maritime economy. This era reflects the peak of Florida's waterfront residential engineering, where dredging transformed the marshy margins of the Stranahan River and New River into premium harbor-front property.