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27: 1053: 153: 192:, J.C. Wagen. The jetties were initially constructed each over 300 feet in length and 300 feet apart. In 1929, the north jetty was extended 200 feet while the south jetty was extended by 75 feet. By the early 1930s, a rock ballast had been constructed at the inlets north side to provide stability. In 1942, the inlet was closed due to threats of 279:
Public Works for Water and Power Development and Atomic Energy Commission Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1972: Hearings Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, Ninety-second Congress, First
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The Jupiter Inlet first appeared on maps dating back to 1671. At the time, it was the only outlet for the diversion of flowing waters from the Loxahatchee River, Lake Worth Creek, and the Jupiter Sound portion of the
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in order to maintain the inlet as a safe entry for vessels. The inlets north and south jetties were implemented a year later in 1922 by Chief Engineer of
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and Indian River flows. The Inlet was once several hundred yards larger than it is today, however, the artificial development of the
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Coast of Florida Erosion and Storm Effects Study, Region III, Palm Beach County: Environmental Impact Statement
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in 1853 to the north side of the inlet. Construction was completed in 1860 and remains active as of 2024.
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Jupiter Inlet in 2016. The mouth of the inlet can be seen in to the right of the image with the
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In 1921, the Jupiter Inlet District was established as an independent special district by the
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and was chosen to be erected on a hill once thought to be an Indian shell mound or
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Martin County Beach Erosion Control Study: Environmental Impact Statement
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Engineers. Jacksonville District, United States. Army. Corps of (1966).
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Gillis, Marconi, Murray, Susan, Richard A., Debi (June 22, 2015).
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The famous Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse was designed by Lieutenant
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U.S. Army Engineer District, Jacksonville, Corps of Engineers
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Drake, White, Lynn Lasseter, William Carlin (2003).
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Index

Jupiter Inlet Light

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
barrier islands
Martin
Palm Beach counties
Jupiter
Florida
Indian River Lagoon
Loxahatchee River
Atlantic Ocean
inlets
Indian River Lagoon System
26°56′38″N 80°04′18″W / 26.9440°N 80.0716°W / 26.9440; -80.0716
Jupiter Inlet Colony
Jupiter Island
jetty
Dubois Park
beachfront
coastline
Jupiter Inlet Light

St. Lucie
St. Lucie Inlet
hydrodynamics
shoals
navigable channel
Florida State Legislature
Lake Worth
German U-boats

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