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Old Maps of Tampa, Florida for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 55 historic maps of Tampa. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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  1. 1921 Map of Tampa
    1921 Map of Tampa
    1921 Tampa
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the early twenties shows a landscape of growing towns and deep-water ports linked by expanding railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Ybor City, locate the Turpentine Still near Limona, and follow old routes like Bull Frog Road.
  4. 1921 Map of St Petersburg
    1921 Map of St Petersburg
    1921 St Petersburg
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Pinellas Peninsula just after the First World War shows a world of mangrove swamps, tidal bayous, and emerging settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace early neighborhood footprints and coastal landmarks from Pinellas Park and Lealman to the growing streets of St. Petersburg.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Gandy Bridge
    1943 Map of Gandy Bridge
    1943 Gandy Bridge
    1943 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's shoreline during the wartime mobilization shows a landscape of military ranges and emerging suburbs. Trace the development of Beach Park, the footprint of Drew Field, and the rail infrastructure of the Atlantic Coast Line.
  10. 1943 Map of Port Tampa
    1943 Map of Port Tampa
    1943 Port Tampa
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Tampa Bay shoreline during World War II reveals a mix of wartime military expansion and early suburban development. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Snell Isle, the industrial works at Port Tampa, and the early layout of MacDill Field.
  13. 1943 Map of Thonotosassa, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Thonotosassa, 1961 Print
    1943 Thonotosassa
    1961 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's landscape during the 1940s is defined by citrus groves and river wetlands centered around the massive Lake Thonotosassa. Researchers can trace old transportation routes and local landmarks like the Indian Sch, Missionary Ch, and the Hillsborough County Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Lutz, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Lutz, 1961 Print
    1943 Lutz
    1961 Print · USGS
    The central Florida lake country comes into focus in the early 1940s as the rail-driven settlements of Lutz and Land O'Lakes began to take shape. Researchers can trace the early layout of Dupree Gardens, local churches like Drexel Ch, and the twin corridors of the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1944 Map of Sulphur Springs
    1944 Map of Sulphur Springs
    1944 Sulphur Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    North of Tampa during the mid-forties, this area shows a landscape of citrus groves and lakefront settlements before the post-war building boom. Genealogists can trace family roots through Lake Magdalene Cem, Oak Grove School, and the early streets of Sulphur Springs.
  22. 1944 Map of Mango
    1944 Map of Mango
    1944 Mango
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's interior settlements and agricultural lands are captured here during the mid-forties. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Marys Ch and Cem, the Levin Armwood School, and the early rail stops at Seffner and Mango.
  25. 1944 Map of Tampa
    1944 Map of Tampa
    1944 Tampa
    1944 Print · USGS
    Tampa and the surrounding bayfront neighborhoods are shown during the mid-forties, capturing the city's transition into a modern maritime hub. Trace historical property lines and landmarks like Ybor City, Davis Islands, and the Peter O Knight Municipal Airport.
  28. 1944 Map of Wesley Chapel
    1944 Map of Wesley Chapel
    1944 Wesley Chapel
    1944 Print · USGS
    Pasco and Hillsborough counties are shown during the mid-forties, characterized by scattered rural settlements and a dense network of creeks and cypress swamps. Researchers can trace the original locations of Wesley Chapel, Double Branch Church, and the Sulphur Works along the river banks.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1944 Map of Lutz
    1944 Map of Lutz
    1944 Lutz
    1944 Print · USGS
    Florida's lake-strewn interior comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing the early rail and road networks of northern Hillsborough County. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Lutz and Drexel, locating essential local landmarks like the Myrtle Denham School and the Drexel Station along the Atlantic Coast Line.
  34. 1944 Map of Thonotosassa
    1944 Map of Thonotosassa
    1944 Thonotosassa
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County during the 1940s reveals a transition from wetland wilderness to a networked rail-and-road economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Jolly Corner, the Indian School, and the Saffner Church along the Atlantic Coast Line.
  37. 1945 Map of Gadsden Point
    1945 Map of Gadsden Point
    1945 Gadsden Point
    1945 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Tampa Bay are captured here during the height of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the layout of Macdill Field, the coastal facilities at Gadsden Point, and small established communities like Gibsonton and Adamsville.
  40. 1945 Map of Sulphur Springs
    1945 Map of Sulphur Springs
    1945 Sulphur Springs
    1945 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's northern suburbs and lake districts emerge in the mid-1940s as the riverfront expands toward the citrus groves. Genealogists and historians can locate the Lake Carrol Cem, trace the Atlantic Coast Line tracks, or find the early airfield at Henderson-Hillsborough International Airport.
  43. 1947 Map of Tampa
    1947 Map of Tampa
    1947 Tampa
    1947 Print · USGS
    Tampa and its harbor districts appear here in the late Forties as the city's rail and maritime industries reached a mid-century peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the old street grids of Ybor City, locate family plots in Rose Hill Cem, and see early aviation at Peter O Knight Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1947 Map of Port Tampa
    1947 Map of Port Tampa
    1947 Port Tampa
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast just after the war shows the expansion of military and maritime infrastructure along Old Tampa Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Shore Acres and Snell Isle or locate landmarks like the Port Tampa Dock.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1947 Map of Gandy Bridge
    1947 Map of Gandy Bridge
    1947 Gandy Bridge
    1947 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's coastline and military landscape are captured here in the years following World War II. Researchers can trace the development of Drew Field and early residential subdivisions like Beach Park and Bel Mar along Old Tampa Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1947 Map of Gadsden Point
    1947 Map of Gadsden Point
    1947 Gadsden Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hillsborough County is captured here just after the war, showing the expansion of Mac Dill Field and the fishing villages of the eastern bay. Trace old family sites in Gibsonton and Adamsville or locate the historic U S Quarantine Station.
  55. 1949 Map of Sulphur Springs
    1949 Map of Sulphur Springs
    1949 Sulphur Springs
    1949 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County in the late 1940s shows the growth of Sulphur Springs and Tampa northward into a lake-filled landscape. Researchers can find old community hubs like Oak Grove School, the Lake-Carrol Cem, and the early footprint of the Henderson-Hillsborough International Airport.
  58. 1955 Map of Plant City, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Plant City, 1966 Print
    1955 Plant City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Florida comes to life in this survey of the Nature Coast and the inland citrus and rail belt. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line, locate the Anclote Keys Lighthouse, or find old communities like Masaryktown and Lacoochee.
    6 unique versions available
  61. 1956 Map of Tampa, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Tampa, 1957 Print
    1956 Tampa
    1957 Print · USGS
    Tampa and its bustling waterfront districts are shown in high detail during the mid-fifties as the city’s rail and port infrastructure reached its peak. Researchers can trace the heritage of Ybor City or locate family plots in Myrtle Hill Cemetery and Centro Espanol Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1956 Map of Gandy Bridge, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gandy Bridge, 1957 Print
    1956 Gandy Bridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tampa waterfront and Interbay Peninsula are seen here during a period of post-war suburban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace mid-century growth through schools like Plant High Sch and industrial sites at Rattlesnake.
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1956 Map of Sulphur Springs, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Sulphur Springs, 1957 Print
    1956 Sulphur Springs
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County transitions from rural hammocks to suburban expansion in the mid-fifties as the Tampa area grows northward. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Lake Magdalene Ch, Nowatney, and the abandoned Henderson Hillsborough International Airport.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1956 Map of Gibsonton, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gibsonton, 1957 Print
    1956 Gibsonton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough Bay in the mid-1950s shows the strategic footprint of Mac Dill Air Force Base alongside a developing eastern shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Gibsonton, Gardenville, and Adamsville along the Atlantic Coast Line railroad.
    6 unique versions available
  73. 1956 Map of Port Tampa, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Port Tampa, 1957 Print
    1956 Port Tampa
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tampa Bay shoreline was a hub of military and industrial activity in the mid-fifties, with the sprawling Mac Dill Air Force Base facing the growing suburbs of St Petersburg. Researchers can trace the era's infrastructure from the Gandy Bridge to the rail-fed Port Tampa Dock.
    6 unique versions available
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