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1956 Map of St. Augustine Beach

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of St. Augustine Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Anastasia Island and the coastal barrier system define this coastal landscape as it transitioned into the mid-20th century. The intricate waterways of the Matanzas River and the San Sebastian River are shown alongside the Intracostal Waterway, highlighting the maritime dependency of the region. Local genealogy and settlement history are preserved through several burial sites, including San Lorenzo Cem, Barnes Mem Cem, and Moultrie Cem.

The presence of the Florida East Coast rail line running parallel to the coast speaks to the historical transit corridor that fueled growth in communities like St Augustine Beach and Crescent Beach. Further inland, the map captures more rural points such as Dupont Center, complete with its Lookout Tower, and a large Golf Course area that illustrates the emerging recreational footprint of the post-war era.