1956 Map of Port Orange

About this map

The Halifax River and the Intracoastal Waterway define the coastal geography of this Volusia County corridor, separating the mainland from the barrier island developments. Urban expansion is noted across several municipalities, including South Daytona, Port Orange, and the beachside community of Daytona Beach Shores. The landscape is a mix of residential growth and established infrastructure, featuring the Florida East Coast railway running parallel to the coast and the Reed Canal cutting through the mainland toward the river. Local landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater and Woodland Cem provide specific points of interest for local history researchers. Along the Atlantic coast, the map traces the shoreline from Daytona Beach south to Wilbur-by-the-Sea, capturing the transition from early mid-century settlement to the burgeoning suburbanization of the 1970s.