Old Maps of Lakewood Ranch, Florida for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lakewood Ranch with 34 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lakewood Ranch has changed over the decades.


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.

  15. 2012 Map of Bee Ridge, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bee Ridge, 2012 Print
    2012 Bee Ridge
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Sarasota, Fruitville, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Lorraine, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lorraine, 2012 Print
    2012 Lorraine
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Bradenton, Lorraine, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Old Myakka, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Old Myakka, 2012 Print
    2012 Old Myakka
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Hidden River, Old Myakka, and other nearby areas

  18. 2012 Map of Verna, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Verna, 2012 Print
    2012 Verna
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Bethany, Verna, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Lorraine, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lorraine, 2015 Print
    2015 Lorraine
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Bradenton, Lorraine, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Old Myakka, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Old Myakka, 2015 Print
    2015 Old Myakka
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Hidden River, Old Myakka, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Bee Ridge, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bee Ridge, 2015 Print
    2015 Bee Ridge
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Sarasota, Fruitville, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Verna, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Verna, 2015 Print
    2015 Verna
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Bethany, Verna, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Verna, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Verna, 2018 Print
    2018 Verna
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Bethany, Verna, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Old Myakka, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Old Myakka, 2018 Print
    2018 Old Myakka
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Hidden River, Old Myakka, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Bee Ridge, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bee Ridge, 2018 Print
    2018 Bee Ridge
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lakewood Ranch, including Sarasota, Fruitville, and other nearby areas

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