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1949 Map of Sebastian NW

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Sebastian NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The barrier island complex of Brevard County is captured here in the mid-20th century, dominated by the narrow strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River. Development is concentrated along the coast at Floridana Beach and further south near Micco, while the interior marshlands and lagoons remain largely defined by natural water features like Mullet Creek and Middle Gap. The Intracoastal Waterway serves as the primary navigational artery through the river, marked by a Light for maritime safety.

Finer details revealed by the Coast and Geodetic Survey include specific shoreline landmarks such as Latham Island and Ballard Pines. The map documents a series of small inlets and coves along the western shore of the barrier spit, including Ballard Cove, Pepper Cove, and Mather Cove. A prominent Lookout Tower stands as a notable landmark near the northern developed area, reflecting the era's coastal infrastructure before the heavy urbanization of the Florida shoreline.