1956 Map of South Miami

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Coral Gables and South Miami expand rapidly across the southern tip of the Florida peninsula in this mid-1950s survey. The landscape is a distinct blend of manicured residential development and tropical conservation, anchored by the University of Miami (North Campus) and the Venetian Pool. The eastern shore along Biscayne Bay reveals a dedication to horticulture and public space, featuring the Fairchild Tropical Garden, the US Plant Introduction Garden, and Matheson Hammock County Park. Inland, the economy is supported by two major rail lines, the Florida East Coast and the Seaboard Air Line, while aviation is represented by Tamiami Airport and Brown Airport. New subdivisions like Westwood Lake and Green-Mar Acres show the post-war suburban growth pushing westward against the Snapper Creek Canal.