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Old Maps of Longboat Key, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 37 historic maps of Longboat Key. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Longboat Key, FL maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Sarasota
    1944 Map of Sarasota
    1944 Sarasota
    1944 Print · USGS
    Sarasota and its neighboring keys are shown here during the mid-1940s, a period of significant coastal development and wartime infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of early neighborhoods like Beverly Terrace or locate local landmarks such as the Booker Schools and the Primitive Church.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Bradenton Beach
    1944 Map of Bradenton Beach
    1944 Bradenton Beach
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears here during the mid-forties, showing the early settlement of the barrier islands and wartime infrastructure. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace the footprints of Bradenton Beach, Longbeach, and the Army Firing Range.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1947 Map of Bradenton
    1947 Map of Bradenton
    1947 Bradenton
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida is shown in transition during the late 1940s, from the city streets of Bradenton to the large military installation at the Sarasota US Army Air Base. Researchers can trace the early layout of Whitfield Estates, locate the Manasota Cem, or find the original Prospect School site.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1964 Map of Bradenton Beach, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Bradenton Beach, 1965 Print
    1964 Bradenton Beach
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears in the mid-sixties as a landscape of evolving barrier island communities and intricate waterways. Trace the development of Bradenton Beach and Longbeach, or locate landmarks like St Bernards Ch and the Cortez Bridge.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1964 Map of Bradenton, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Bradenton, 1966 Print
    1964 Bradenton
    1966 Print · USGS
    Bradenton and the Sarasota Bay shoreline are shown here during a mid-century period of rapid coastal growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Braden Castle, Manatee Jr College, and Oneco.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 1973 Map of Sarasota, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Sarasota, 1975 Print
    1973 Sarasota
    1975 Print · USGS
    Sarasota and its barrier islands are shown in the early seventies as the coastal landscape was rapidly urbanizing. Trace family roots at Pioneer Park Cem or study the unique development of St Armands Key and Longboat Key.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 1994 Map of Bradenton, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of Bradenton, 2000 Print
    1994 Bradenton
    2000 Print · USGS
    Coastal Manatee County at the end of the twentieth century shows a landscape of rapid suburban growth between the rivers and the bay. Researchers can find long-standing community landmarks like Braden Castle, Trailer Estates, and the Ringling Museum of Art.
  40. 1994 Map of Sarasota, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of Sarasota, 2000 Print
    1994 Sarasota
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast comes alive in the mid-nineties as the shoreline development of Sarasota and its barrier islands is documented in fine detail. Researchers can trace the layout of waterfront neighborhoods from Siesta Key to Beverley Terrace and locate landmarks like the County Fairgrounds.
  43. 2012 Map of Sarasota OE W, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sarasota OE W, 2012 Print
    2012 Sarasota OE W
    2012 Print · USGS
    Coastal waters off Sarasota and Longboat Key appear as they were in the early twenty-first century. Maritime researchers and historians can trace the transition from the Gulf of Mexico to the shoreline at Neptune Ave.
  46. 2012 Map of Bradenton Beach, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bradenton Beach, 2012 Print
    2012 Bradenton Beach
    2012 Print · USGS
    The barrier islands and bayous of Manatee County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the dense coastal development along the Gulf. Trace the layout of Holmes Beach and Longboat Key or locate island landmarks like Perico Island and Tidy Island.
  49. 2012 Map of Bradenton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bradenton, 2012 Print
    2012 Bradenton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Bradenton and the surrounding coastal reaches of Sarasota Bay are documented here during a period of significant institutional and infrastructure growth. Researchers can trace the development of Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport and local landmarks like Manatee Memorial Cem and the Bradenton Speedway.
  52. 2012 Map of Sarasota, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sarasota, 2012 Print
    2012 Sarasota
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Sarasota coast is captured here in the early twenty-first century as it balances urban development with its complex barrier island geography. Trace the layout of established neighborhoods like Indian Beach or the iconic circular planning of Saint Armands and Lido Key.
  55. 2015 Map of Bradenton Beach, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bradenton Beach, 2015 Print
    2015 Bradenton Beach
    2015 Print · USGS
    Anna Maria Island and the Manatee County coast appear in high detail during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the development of beach communities from Holmes Beach to Longboat Key, crossing the Cortez Bridge to the historic docks of Cortez.
  58. 2015 Map of Bradenton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bradenton, 2015 Print
    2015 Bradenton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Coastal Manatee County is shown in detail during the mid-2010s, tracing the developed corridor between the Braden River and Sarasota Bay. Researchers can locate long-standing communities like Braden Castle, Tallevast, and Oneco alongside the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.
  61. 2015 Map of Sarasota OE W, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sarasota OE W, 2015 Print
    2015 Sarasota OE W
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Gulf coast near Longboat Key is captured here just offshore in the mid-2010s. Maritime researchers and locals can trace the Sarasota Co boundary through the Gulf of Mexico or find the coastal reach of Gulf of Mexico Dr.
  64. 2015 Map of Sarasota, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sarasota, 2015 Print
    2015 Sarasota
    2015 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida's barrier islands and suburban expansion are meticulously detailed in this recent survey of the Gulf Coast. Researchers can trace the development of Bird Key, locate the Ringling Coll of Art and Design, or explore the canal networks of Siesta Key.
  67. 2018 Map of Sarasota OE W, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sarasota OE W, 2018 Print
    2018 Sarasota OE W
    2018 Print · USGS
    Longboat Key is captured at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico in this late-2010s coastal survey. Genealogists and historians can trace property and infrastructure along State Road 789 and the secluded waters of Cranes Bayou.
  70. 2018 Map of Sarasota, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sarasota, 2018 Print
    2018 Sarasota
    2018 Print · USGS
    Sarasota and its barrier islands are shown in extensive detail during a period of modern coastal growth. Researchers can trace the development of Saint Armands Key, locate the Ringling College of Art and Design, and follow the banks of Phillippi Creek.
  73. 2018 Map of Bradenton Beach, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bradenton Beach, 2018 Print
    2018 Bradenton Beach
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast comes to life in this 2018 survey of the barrier islands and bayous near Bradenton. Researchers can trace the development of Bradenton Beach, the historic village of Cortez, and natural landmarks like Leffis Key.
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