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1970 Map of West Of Rood

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of West Of Rood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The boundary between Martin Co Palm Beach Co defines the northern reaches of this orthophotomap, where a mosaic of wetlands and pine flatwoods dominates the landscape. Significant acreage is dedicated to the J W Corbett Wildlife Management Area and the Pratt-Whitney Wildlife Refuge, illustrating the region's commitment to conservation amidst mid-century development. The Seaboard railroad cuts a sharp diagonal across the terrain, passing through the locality of Apix.

Industrial and utility infrastructure is concentrated near the center of the sheet, featuring a Landing Strip, a Filtration Plant, and a Sewage Disposal Substation. This layout suggests a period of transition where remote wilderness was being partitioned for specialized use, including the notable Palm Beach Raceway. The inclusion of a Pipeline and several Wells further indicates the systematic management of water and energy resources in this corner of South Florida.