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1949 Map of Sebastian NW

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Sebastian NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Floridana Beach and the coastal barrier strip near Micco define this 1949 survey, which was updated with aerial photography in 1970. The narrow peninsula is separated from the mainland by the Indian River, where the Intracoastal Waterway provides a crucial navigation route for coastal traffic. Numerous small inlets and marshy points characterize the western shore of the barrier island, including Ballard Cove, Pepper Cove, and Mathers Cove.

Insights into mid-century coastal management are visible through the placement of a Lookout Tower on the dunes and a Light marking the inland channel. The map also records several family-named or local landmarks such as Latham Island and Ballard Pines, which sit among the winding waters of Mullet Creek and Nancy Cr. This transition between the high energy of the Atlantic Ocean and the sheltered lagoon of the Indian River highlights the sensitive geography of the Florida coastline before extensive modern development.