1946 Map of Riviera Beach

About this map

Lake Worth and the Intracoastal Waterway serve as the central nervous system for this coastal corridor, which reflects significant post-war development and nautical infrastructure. Originally surveyed in the 1940s and updated with 1980s data, the map tracks the growth of communities like North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. The landscape is defined by its complex shoreline, from the barrier island reaches of Singers Island and Palm Beach Shores to the protected waters around Peanut Island and Munyon I. Maritime activity is concentrated near the Lake Worth Inlet, where the U S Coast Guard Station stands watch. Inland, the arrival of the Seaboard and Florida East Coast rail lines influenced the early layout of Lake Park and Riviera Beach, while preserved spaces like the John D MacArthur Beach State Recreation Area provide a contrast to the dense municipal footprints.