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1962 Map of West Dixie Bend

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of West Dixie Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (Everglades) borders the western edge of this coastal Florida landscape, representing the interface between the preserved wetlands and the rapidly expanding suburban grid. The area is defined by a dense network of water control features, including the Hillsboro Canal, Deerfield Locks, and numerous borrow pits that reflect the massive engineering efforts required for regional development.

Settlement patterns in the early 1960s show concentrated growth in communities like Margate, Lakeview, and West Deerfield Beach, while recreational and social spaces such as the Royal Palm Polo Grounds and various golf courses emerge alongside the Seaboard Coast Line railroad. Local history is preserved in landmarks like the New Jerusalem Ch and Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens (Cem), while the presence of Carver Village and Bonnie Loch indicates the residential character of northern Pompano Beach during this era.