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1970 Map of West Palm Beach 2 NE

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of West Palm Beach 2 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The boundary between Martin Co and Palm Beach Co cuts across a landscape dominated by the wetland mosaics of the Corbett State Wildlife Management Area. This 1970 orthophotomap provides a unique visual record of the region's transition from undeveloped swamplands to localized industrial and utility infrastructure. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad runs diagonally through the terrain, serving as a primary corridor for human activity alongside a major Pipeline.

Infrastructure clusters are concentrated near the rail line, including the Palm Beach Raceway and essential utility sites such as the Filtration Plant and various Wells. The settlement of Apix appears as a small node along the tracks, representing the sparse development that characterized this inland portion of Florida before more intensive suburban expansion. The use of aerial photography over traditional topographic lines reveals the intricate pattern of cypress heads and marshes that define the natural hydrology of the area.