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1949 Map of Sebastian NW

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Sebastian NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The barrier island landscape of Brevard County is defined by the thin strip of land separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Indian River. This 1949 survey, updated with 1970 aerial data, shows the early development of coastal communities like Floridana Beach and Evans Pines before the extensive modern build-out of the region. The interior shoreline of the river is punctuated by numerous small water bodies and marshy features, including Ballard Cove, Nancy Cr, and Mud Hole.

Navigational and coastal management markers are prominent, from the Intracoastal Waterway channel to the Lookout Tower and Light situated along the coast. Landforms such as Latham Island and Pepper Pt offer a look at the natural geography of the lagoon system as it appeared at mid-century. The transition between the beachfront and the wooded areas of Ballard Pines reflects the diverse ecosystems found along this section of the Florida coast.