This route connects Lake Worth with Fort Lauderdale along the urban axis of southeast Florida, a densely populated strip shaped by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and by a complex network of interior canals. The route passes through a continuous succession of coastal cities whose growth was tied to the railroad, tourism, and twentieth-century real estate expansion.
Along the route, residential neighborhoods, port areas, and commercial zones can be observed, reflecting the transformation of the coastline into a highly urbanized space. The canals and waterways, especially visible in the Fort Lauderdale area, highlight the central role of water in shaping the urban landscape and the region’s economic development.
The itinerary allows for a contrast between different models of coastal occupation, from older urban centers to modern expansions adapted to motorized mobility and mass tourism. The constant presence of the Atlantic Ocean and infrastructure associated with leisure and navigation defines the character of the route.
The route offers a clear reading of the evolution of southeast Florida as a continuous urban corridor, where the boundary between city and coastline becomes increasingly blurred.
The complete route and its historical context are part of Discovering Florida – Volume 2.
