1940s Maps of Bradenton, Florida

Explore 6 historic maps of Bradenton from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Bradenton's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Bradenton's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Bradenton, FL maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Anna Maria
    1944 Map of Anna Maria
    1944 Anna Maria
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Manatee County is captured during the mid-forties, showing the early layout of Anna Maria and the mainland groves of Palma Sola. Trace the old shoreline landmarks from the Municipal Pier to the ancient Portavant Mound and the isolated Passage Key.
    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 Ellenton
    1944 Map of Ellenton
    1944 Ellenton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Manatee River coastline and Tampa Bay wetlands appear here during the mid-1940s, showing the early footprints of coastal Florida towns. Trace historical rail lines and settlements like Ellenton and Rubonia, or find the clay deposits at Fullers Earth.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Parish
    1944 Map of Parish
    1944 Parish
    1944 Print · USGS
    Manatee County was a landscape of railroads and river bends during the mid-1940s, centered on the growing community of Parish. Researchers can trace old precincts, rural churches like New Bethel Church, and historic river landmarks including Fort Hamer.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

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