1949 Map of Vero Beach

About this map

The citrus groves and coastal waterways of Indian River County define this mid-century landscape, capturing Vero Beach and its northern neighbors just as the post-war building boom began to expand the city limits. The Florida East Coast Railway and U.S. Highway 1 serve as the primary north-south spine for the settlements of Wabasso, Winter Beach, and Gifford. Along the coast, the intricate geography of the Indian River Narrows is mapped in detail, featuring a network of islands including Johns Island and Pine Island. Revisions from 1970 show the inland expansion of urban areas in purple, illustrating the conversion of agricultural land near the Vero Beach Municipal Airport and the Main Canal into residential developments. Historic landmarks such as Copelands Landing, the Fish Hatchery, and a Drive-in Theater provide specific points of interest for local historians tracing the evolution of Florida's Atlantic coast.