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1949 Map of Sebastian NW

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Sebastian NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Indian River and the Intracoastal Waterway dominate this coastal survey, where the narrow barrier islands of Florida's Atlantic coast are punctuated by small settlements and diverse maritime features. Recorded in the late 1940s, the map highlights the sparse development of the era, centered on locales like Evans Pines and Ballard Pines. A Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark on the northern reaches of the island, overlooking the intersection of the ocean and the lagoon.

The intricate shoreline of the Indian River is detailed through numerous small inlets and points, including Pepper Cove, Mathers Cove, and Nancy Cr. Coastal geography is further defined by features like Latham Island and Middle Gap, while the southern end of the sheet provides a glimpse of Micco. The transition from the Atlantic Ocean across the thin strip of land to the protected lagoon waters reflects the typical Florida East Coast landscape before the era of intensive modern development.