1943 Map of Port Orange

About this map

Coastal Volusia County is defined by a intricate network of barrier islands and tidal inlets as they appeared during the mid-1940s. The landscape is anchored by the Halifax River and Indian River North, which serve as the primary conduits for the Intracoastal Waterway. This era shows the developed waterfronts of Port Orange and New Smyrna, connected by the steel rails of the Florida East Coast railroad. A prominent historical landmark, the Old Franciscan Mission, stands inland from the coast, suggesting the deep colonial roots of the region south of Glencoe.