1949 Map of South Miami NW

About this map

The US Naval Air Station and the settlement of Richmond anchor the southern edge of this landscape, reflecting the military and institutional presence west of Miami in the late 1940s. The terrain transitions from developing suburban grids into the expansive marshes of the Everglades, defined by a distinct network of straight-line roads and canals. Institutional landmarks like the Dade County Home and Hospital and the original Tamiami Airport sit on the fringe of the wetlands, while the WROD Radio Sta and the Seaboard Air Line railroad trace the corridor of early communication and transport.