1944 Map of Port Orange

About this map

The Florida East Coast railway corridor anchors this coastal survey, tracing the western edge of the coastal lagoons just before the mid-century development boom. The landscape is defined by the intricate waterways of the Halifax River and Indian River North, which are connected by the Intracoastal Waterway. This era of the Atlantic coast shows established settlements like Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach alongside smaller coastal communities such as Wilber-by-the-Sea and Coronado Beach. Cultural landmarks provide deep historical context, most notably the Old Franciscan Mission and the New Smyrna Beach Airport. The map also captures the natural hydraulics of the region, from the wide Ponce de Leon Inlet to the Gabbody Canal and the marshes of Turnbull Bay.