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1950 Map of South Miami

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of South Miami
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Coral Gables and the developing suburbs of southern Miami-Dade County appear here in the post-war era, showing a landscape defined by large institutional campuses and residential expansion. The University of Miami occupies a significant tract just north of the Coral Gables Canal, while recreational and research spaces like Matheson Hammock Park and the Fairchild Tropical Garden line the shores of Biscayne Bay. The transition from urban grids to open agricultural and transition land is evident as one moves inland toward Kendall and Rockdale.

Transportation infrastructure was critical to this growth, evidenced by the Florida East Coast and Seaboard Air Line railroads cutting through the terrain. Notable landmarks from this period include Tamiami Airport and Browns Airport, along with specialized facilities like the US Plant Introduction Garden at Chapman Field, which reflects the area's long-standing botanical and horticultural importance.