Loading map...

1949 Map of Sharpes

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Sharpes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Delespine Grant dominates the northern landscape of this coastal survey, where the historic Florida East Coast railroad parallels the western shore of the Indian River. This corridor reflects mid-century growth along the Space Coast, linking the settlements of Delespine, Frontenac, and Sharpes before reaching the northern edge of Cocoa. The transition from the river's shoreline to the inland marshes is marked by a network of fresh water bodies, including Sharpes Lake, Geiger Lake, and Lake Wilson.

A notable modern infrastructure addition appears with the Bee Line Toll Road Expressway, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Along the river, landmarks such as Pinkerton Pier, Williams Point, and the Highway Maintenance Camp indicate the era's blend of maritime utility and state development. To the west, the boundary between Brevard Co and Orange Co passes through the marshy reaches of Cabbages and Halfway Lake, showing the natural drainage patterns of the St Johns River basin.