West Palm Beach, Florida – Early City and Lake Worth Development Map
West Palm Beach, Florida – Early City and Lake Worth Development Map
Experience the early planned growth of South Florida’s Atlantic coast with this detailed early 20th-century map of West Palm Beach and the surrounding Lake Worth region. Created during a period of rapid land speculation and coastal development, this map documents the foundational street grids, waterways, and subdivisions that shaped West Palm Beach as a gateway city between inland Florida and the Atlantic Ocean.
Historical Context
At the time this map was produced, West Palm Beach was emerging as a key hub for settlement, transportation, and real estate development along Florida’s southeastern coast. The city’s growth was closely tied to Henry Flagler’s railroad expansion and the transformation of Lake Worth from a shallow lagoon into a navigable waterway supporting trade, tourism, and agriculture. This map captures West Palm Beach at a formative moment—before modern density—when infrastructure, canals, and subdivision layouts defined the future character of the region.
The Map’s Features
This map presents West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Lake Worth with exceptional clarity, showing the relationship between mainland neighborhoods and the barrier island across the Intracoastal Waterway. Clearly delineated are street grids, platted lots, canals, rail connections, shoreline contours, and designated areas for drainage and agricultural use. The “Places of Interest” index highlights early civic, commercial, and transportation landmarks that anchored the city’s development.
Historical Significance
As an early planning and development map, this piece offers insight into how West Palm Beach was intentionally designed to grow. It reflects the optimism and ambition of South Florida’s early 20th-century expansion, when land companies, railroads, and coastal access reshaped the region. For residents and collectors with ties to Palm Beach County, this map serves as a visual connection to the origins of the modern city.
Museum-Quality Reproduction
This is a high-quality reproduction of the original map, professionally printed using museum-grade methods and materials to preserve every line, label, and geographic detail. Each print is produced on archival Hahnemühle paper using the Giclée printing process, ensuring exceptional clarity, durability, and a refined finish suitable for display in any setting.
Perfect For:
• West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County residents
• Florida history and coastal development enthusiasts
• Urban planning, real estate, and architectural history collectors
• Offices, libraries, and study spaces
• Gifts for longtime residents and Florida natives
Specifications:
• Original Publication: Early 20th century
• Title: Map of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth, Florida
• Style: Early urban planning and development map
• Historical Context: Pre-modern coastal Florida expansion
• Product Type: High-Quality Reproduction Print
Dimensions (Width x Height): 27.3 x 20.4
Each map is printed using the finest materials and methods. Your map will be handled with white gloves from start to finish. We use the Giclée printing method on Hahnemühle paper, which produces a clear, extremely detailed, durable print perfect for proud display in your home or office. Digital watermark does not appear on your purchased map.
