1946 Map of Riviera Beach

About this map

Lake Worth dominates this coastal landscape, separating the mainland settlements of Lake Park and Riviera Beach from the barrier strand of Singers Island. In the years following World War II, this region was a critical nexus of rail and maritime transport, evidenced by the dual tracks of the Florida East Coast and Seaboard Air Line railroads running parallel to the Atlantic. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the lagoon, with the Lake Worth Inlet providing deep-water access for the U S Coast Guard Reservation on Peanut I. To the north, the exclusive Seminole Golf Club and the settlement of Monet reflect the varied development of Palm Beach County, while the northern extent of West Palm Beach shows early urban expansion around St Marys Hospital. The map detail captures the numerous islands such as Munyon I and Little Munyon I before extensive modern shoreline modification.