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1946 Map of Riviera Beach

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Riviera Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Riviera Beach and the burgeoning Atlantic coastline of the late 1960s appear here in a state of rapid post-war transformation. This coastal landscape is defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and the expansive Lake Worth, which separate the mainland from Singers Island and the exclusive enclaves of Palm Beach Shores. The settlement pattern reveals the planned growth of North Palm Beach and Lake Park, where residential street grids were filling in formerly open land. A notable cultural shift is visible in the suburban infrastructure, including a Drive-in Theater and the prestigious Seminole Golf Club.

Transport and industry remain foundational to the region's character, with the Florida East Coast and Seaboard Coast Line railroads running parallel to the shore. The map provides specific location data for significant landmarks like St Marys Hospital and the U S Coast Guard Reservation near the Lake Worth Inlet, offering a detailed look at the maritime and social footprint of the West Palm Beach area at mid-century.