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1970s Maps of Manatee County, Florida

Explore 8 historic maps of Manatee County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Manatee County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Manatee County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Manatee County, FL maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Rye, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Rye, 1974 Print
    1972 Rye
    1974 Print · USGS
    Inland Manatee County in the early seventies shows a landscape of creek systems and small rural clusters. Family researchers can trace old settlements like Manhattan and Rye or locate a riverside Cemetery and an Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 1973 Map of Parrish, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Parrish, 1974 Print
    1973 Parrish
    1974 Print · USGS
    Manatee County in the early seventies shows a landscape of riverfront camps and railroad junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Parrish near St Marys Ch, the Fortner Cem, and the historic Fort Hamer Boat Ramp.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1973 Map of Lower Myakka Lake, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Lower Myakka Lake, 1974 Print
    1973 Lower Myakka Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County's freshwater wetlands and river systems are documented in the early seventies, centered on the Myakka River State Park. Researchers can locate old outposts like Harris Camp and Shiney Town, or trace the Myakka River down to Deep Hole.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
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