1900s (20th Century) Maps of Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Explore 14 historic maps of Lakewood Ranch from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Lakewood Ranch's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Lakewood Ranch's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Lakewood Ranch, FL maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Verna
    1944 Map of Verna
    1944 Verna
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior along the Manatee and Sarasota county line is captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early layout of Verna and Waterbury, or locate local landmarks like Bethany Church and the long Old RR Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1944 Map of Lorraine
    1944 Map of Lorraine
    1944 Lorraine
    1944 Print · USGS
    Manatee County was a patchwork of wetlands and early settlements during the mid-forties, revealing the landscape before modern suburban expansion. You can trace the historic Old RR Grade, locate the Braden River Cem, and follow the original paths of Rye Grade and Arcadia Road.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Miakka
    1944 Map of Miakka
    1944 Miakka
    1944 Print · USGS
    Sarasota and Manatee counties were characterized by vast wetlands and isolated ranching outposts during the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Hi Hat Ranch, the village of Miakka, and the original Atlantic Coast Line rail corridor.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Bee Ridge
    1947 Map of Bee Ridge
    1947 Bee Ridge
    1947 Print · USGS
    Sarasota's inland prairie and citrus lands are captured here just after the war, showing a region balanced between agriculture and emerging industry. Genealogists and historians can locate the Ringling Bros Circus Winter Quarters, the Bee Ridge Sch, and the Friendship Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Tampa
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast thrived in the mid-fifties, from the bustling docks of Tampa to the quiet shores of Sanibel. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Atlantic Coast Line or find early layouts of Port Charlotte and Bokeelia.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Tampa
    1959 Map of Tampa
    1959 Tampa
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears in this late fifties survey during a period of steady coastal growth and established rail commerce. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and transit lines from Tampa to St Petersburg, or locate landmarks like Mac Dill AFB and Boca Grande.

  7. 1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Tampa
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast was undergoing a major transformation at the start of the sixties, with new bridges linking burgeoning cities across the bays. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of St Petersburg and Tampa, or locate coastal landmarks like Mac Dill AFB and the Sunshine Skyway.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1972 Map of Tampa, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Tampa, 1974 Print
    1972 Tampa
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears in a period of significant growth during the early seventies, from the urban centers of the bay to the quiet southern keys. Researchers can trace the expansion of St Petersburg or locate family sites near Safety Harbor, Valrico, and Boca Ciega.

  9. 1973 Map of Verna, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Verna, 1975 Print
    1973 Verna
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Manatee River backcountry is captured in the early 1970s as agricultural grids began to define the rural landscape. Researchers can locate the Old Railroad Grade and trace the small communities of Waterbury and Verna near the county line.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1973 Map of Bee Ridge, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Bee Ridge, 1975 Print
    1973 Bee Ridge
    1975 Print · USGS
    Sarasota and its eastern suburbs are caught in a period of steady growth during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Bee Ridge and Fruitville, or locate family sites near Palms Memorial Park Gardens and Lake Marae.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1973 Map of Old Myakka, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Old Myakka, 1975 Print
    1973 Old Myakka
    1975 Print · USGS
    Eastern Sarasota County in the early seventies remains a landscape of sprawling wetlands and cattle country. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads like Singletary Road or locate landmarks such as Miakka Ch and the Caloosa Indian Mound.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1973 Map of Lorraine, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Lorraine, 1975 Print
    1973 Lorraine
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Braden River watershed in the early 1970s reveals a Florida landscape of cypress strands and winding sloughs before major suburban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Braden River Cemetery, the settlement of Lorraine, and the Old Railroad Grade.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1979 Map of Sarasota, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Sarasota, 1980 Print
    1979 Sarasota
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the late seventies reveals the rapid growth of the Gulf shoreline from Bradenton down to Port Charlotte. Trace the expansion of coastal communities like Bayshore Gardens, find long-standing landmarks like Trailer Estates, or explore the vast preserve of Myakka River State Park.

  14. 1988 Map of St Petersburg
    1988 Map of St Petersburg
    1988 St Petersburg
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast reached a peak of late-twentieth-century development as seen in this late-1980s look at the growing corridor from St Petersburg to Port Charlotte. Researchers can trace the expansion of coastal infrastructure, including MacDill Air Force Base, the Seaboard System RR, and regional parks like Fort De Soto Park.

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