1937 Map of Port Orange

About this map

New Smyrna and Port Orange anchor this coastal survey, reflecting a landscape defined by its intricate waterways and early 20th-century transportation lines. The East Coast Railway and Florida Highway No 4 run parallel to the shore, facilitating growth in small communities like Allandale and Glencoe. Of particular interest to local historians is the Old Franciscan Mission located south of the main settlement, a site that hints at the area's deeper colonial origins. The geography is dominated by the Halifax River and the Indian River North, which are bridged by the Intracoastal Waterway. Along the Atlantic coast, established beach colonies such as Coronado Beach and Wilbur-By-The-Sea highlight the region's developing role as a seaside destination, while the Ponce De Leon Inlet remains the critical passage between the ocean and the interior lagoons.