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1948 Map of Rood

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Rood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Loxahatchee Slough and the winding course of the Loxahatchee River dominate this landscape on the border of Martin and Palm Beach counties. The map documents a period of significant infrastructure development, most notably the path of Florida's Turnpike and Interchange 48, which slice through the wetlands and agricultural grid. Near the settlement of Rood, a complex network of drainage canals and a prominent Levee demonstrate the mid-century efforts to manage the South Florida water table for residential and agricultural expansion.

Local landmarks such as Trappers Zoo and the Indian Mound near the river highlight the area's transition into a destination for tourism and recreation, further evidenced by the sprawling Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Small community hubs are anchored by Mt Carmel Ch and the Jupiter Sch, while a designated Trailer Park and the growing Jupiter Corporation Limits indicate the early stages of suburban densification during the postwar era.