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1949 Map of Rood

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Rood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Loxahatchee Slough dominates this 1940s landscape, illustrating the intricate wetland drainage patterns of northern Palm Beach County before extensive mid-century development. Central to the area is the settlement of Rood, situated near the county line where the land begins its transition toward the coast. To the east, the Northwest Fork Loxahatchee River winds through Jupiter State Park, a region marked by local landmarks like Trappers Zoo and an ancient Indian Mound.

Evidence of local community life is found along the few established roads, including the Jupiter Sch, Mt Carmel Ch, and the Church of God. The map captures a critical period of water management, showing various Levee structures and drainage creeks such as Kitchen Creek and Cypress Creek as they feed into the larger river systems. The Jupiter Corporation Limits are just visible on the eastern edge, marking the boundary of the growing coastal municipality.