Old Maps of Esplanade Golf and Country Club, Manatee County for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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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22. 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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25. 2024 Map of Lorraine, 2024 Print

    

    2024 Lorraine

    2024 Print · USGS

    Manatee County is shown during a period of significant suburban transformation and institutional expansion in the twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the modern development of Lakewood Ranch alongside older local landmarks like the Braden River Cem and Ward Lake.

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