1949 Map of Sharpes

About this map

The Delespine Grant anchors this coastal landscape along the Indian River, illustrating the mid-century transition of Florida's Atlantic shoreline. While the original 1949 topography shows a series of established rail-oriented communities like Frontenac, Sharpes, and City Point, later revisions highlight the encroaching urbanization of the space age. The expansion of Cocoa and the construction of the Bee Line Toll Road Expressway signal the infrastructure shifts that accompanied regional growth near the coast. Along the western edge, the marshy interior is dotted with water bodies such as Halfway Lake and Lake Wilson, contrasting with the industrial and residential developments to the east. Local history researchers can trace the path of the Florida East Coast railroad and identify early landmarks like the Powerplant at Delespine and the distinctive Williams Point.