Jupiter Inlet

The Jupiter Inlet is a natural opening through the barrier islands of Martin and Palm Beach counties in Jupiter, Florida, that connects the south end of the Indian River Lagoon and the Loxahatchee River to the Atlantic Ocean.

[2] When Ponce de Leon arrived in April of this year accompanied by the galleons Santa Maria de la Consolacion and Santiago, a violent engagement between his crew and the indigenous Jeaga people occurred.

[7] The inlets north and south jetties were implemented a year later in 1922 by Chief Engineer of Lake Worth, J.C. Wagen.

By the early 1930s, a rock ballast had been constructed at the inlets north side to provide stability.

[8] In 1942, the inlet was closed due to threats of German U-boats off the coast of Florida during WWII.

Jupiter Inlet in 2016. The mouth of the inlet can be seen in to the right of the image with the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse to the left.
Aerial view of Jupiter Inlet
Jupiter Inlet Life-Saving Station c., 1890