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1988 Map of South Miami

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of South Miami
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Coral Gables and the surrounding suburban landscape of south Miami-Dade County reflect the rapid urbanization of the late 20th century. This survey documents the intersection of high-speed transit and established residential neighborhoods, notably featuring the Metrorail Sta line cutting through South Miami. The presence of major educational and medical institutions like the Miami-Dade Community College (South Campus), Baptist Hosp, and St Brendan High Sch highlights the area's development into a regional hub.

Along the coast, the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve and Matheson Hammock County Park provide a sharp contrast to the dense network of housing in Kendall and Westchester. Researchers can trace the sophisticated drainage system including Snapper Creek and the Cutler Drain, which transformed formerly low-lying terrain into developable land. Unique landmarks such as the U S Plant Introduction Station and the Deering Estate preserve significant botanical and historical sites amidst the sprawl of the Palmetto Expressway.