Old Maps of Clearwater, Florida for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Clearwater with 32 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 Clearwater has changed over the decades.


Clearwater, FL maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Sand Key
    1921 Map of Sand Key
    1921 Sand Key
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Pinellas peninsula comes alive in this early tactical survey of the gulf coast at the dawn of the Roaring Twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlement patterns in Largo, Clearwater, and Anona before the post-war building boom.

  2. 1921 Map of St Petersburg
    1921 Map of St Petersburg
    1921 St Petersburg
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Pinellas Peninsula just after the First World War shows a world of mangrove swamps, tidal bayous, and emerging settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace early neighborhood footprints and coastal landmarks from Pinellas Park and Lealman to the growing streets of St. Petersburg.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Safety Harbor
    1943 Map of Safety Harbor
    1943 Safety Harbor
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pinellas County coast in the early 1940s is captured here during a period of wartime growth and coastal development. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Coachman, the expansion of Pinellas Army Airfield, and the route of the Davis Causeway.

  4. 1943 Map of Dunedin
    1943 Map of Dunedin
    1943 Dunedin
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pinellas County comes into focus during the early 1940s, documenting the shoreline from Dunedin north to Palm Harbor. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atlantic Coast Line railroad through small communities like Ozona, Wall Springs, and Crystal Beach.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Clearwater, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Clearwater, 1952 Print
    1943 Clearwater
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pinellas County comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing the early footprints of coastal resorts and citrus-era rail towns. Trace the old rail lines of the Seaboard Air Line or locate landmarks like the Biltmore Hotel and the Pinellas Co Fair Grounds.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Oldsmar, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Oldsmar, 1961 Print
    1943 Oldsmar
    1961 Print · USGS
    Upper Pinellas County was a quiet region of citrus groves and coastal inlets during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Curlew, locate the Curlew Ch, and see the early layout of Oldsmar along the Seaboard Air Line railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1944 Map of Oldsmar
    1944 Map of Oldsmar
    1944 Oldsmar
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pinellas and Hillsborough counties are shown here during the Second World War as the region's citrus and rail economy began to meet modern highway expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Curlew Ch, the Indian Mounds, and the Seaboard Air Line corridor.

  8. 1947 Map of Safety Harbor, 1952 Print
    1947 Map of Safety Harbor, 1952 Print
    1947 Safety Harbor
    1952 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Old Tampa Bay appear here in the mid-1940s, highlighting a landscape transitioning from agricultural precincts to a strategic military hub. Researchers can locate the sprawling Pinellas Army Airfield, the town of Safety Harbor, and the path of the Davis Causeway.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1952 Map of Safety Harbor
    1952 Map of Safety Harbor
    1952 Safety Harbor
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pinellas County comes into focus during the early postwar years, showing a landscape of small settlements and military aviation. Trace the historic route of the Davis Causeway and its Toll House, or locate the runways of the Pinellas Army Airfield.

  10. 1955 Map of Plant City, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Plant City, 1966 Print
    1955 Plant City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Florida comes to life in this survey of the Nature Coast and the inland citrus and rail belt. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line, locate the Anclote Keys Lighthouse, or find old communities like Masaryktown and Lacoochee.
    6 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Safety Harbor, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Safety Harbor, 1957 Print
    1956 Safety Harbor
    1957 Print · USGS
    Pinellas County's eastern shore is captured in the mid-fifties, showing the growth of coastal towns before the era of intensive development. Genealogists and historians can locate early family landmarks like McMullen Cem, the Drive-in Theater, and Safety Harbor.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 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. 1958 Map of Plant City
    1958 Map of Plant City
    1958 Plant City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Florida's Gulf Coast and inland ridge country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region before modern sprawl. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era towns like Richland and Trilby or locate coastal landmarks such as the Anclote Keys Lighthouse.

  14. 1959 Map of Plant City
    1959 Map of Plant City
    1959 Plant City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The West Florida coast and inland timberlands are captured here in the late fifties, from the bend of the Gulf to the rail hubs of the interior. Trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line through Inverness and find landmarks like the Anclote Keys Lighthouse.

  15. 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

  17. 1964 Map of Plant City
    1964 Map of Plant City
    1964 Plant City
    1964 Print · USGS
    The West Florida coast and its interior rail corridors come alive in this mid-sixties survey, spanning from the gulf marshes to the agricultural heartland. Researchers can trace the routes of the Atlantic Coast Line through settlements like Bushnell, Inverness, and Plant City.

  18. 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.

  19. 1974 Map of Clearwater, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Clearwater, 1976 Print
    1974 Clearwater
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Pinellas County coastline shows extensive mid-century development and dredging just before the mid-seventies. Trace local history through landmarks like the Rousseau Pioneer Cem, the Seaboard Coast Line tracks, and the Pinellas Plant.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1974 Map of Oldsmar, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Oldsmar, 1976 Print
    1974 Oldsmar
    1976 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pinellas and Hillsborough counties are shown here in the mid-seventies as suburban growth began to surround the upper reaches of Old Tampa Bay. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Oldsmar, the grounds of Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, and the ancient Indian Mound at Philippe Point.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1974 Map of Dunedin, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Dunedin, 1977 Print
    1974 Dunedin
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal Pinellas County comes into focus in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by barrier islands and rapid residential growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Dunedin Cem, the Seaboard Coast Line tracks, and early churches like Berea Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1978 Map of Tarpon Springs, 1982 Print
    1978 Map of Tarpon Springs, 1982 Print
    1978 Tarpon Springs
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida is shown during its late-century period of rapid growth, from the Gulf shores to the deep inland swamps. Researchers can trace the development of the Intracoastal Waterway and locate regional landmarks like the Anclote Missile Tracking Annex and Lake Tarpon.

  23. 1981 Map of St Petersburg, 1983 Print
    1981 Map of St Petersburg, 1983 Print
    1981 St Petersburg
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Tampa Bay region is shown here in the early eighties as the urban centers of St Petersburg and Tampa expanded along the coastline. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Seaboard Coast Line and landmarks from Mac Dill Air Force Base to the Sunshine Skyway.

  24. 1988 Map of St Petersburg
    1988 Map of St Petersburg
    1988 St Petersburg
    1988 Print · USGS
    Covers Clearwater, including Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and other nearby areas

  25. 1995 Map of Clearwater, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Clearwater, 2000 Print
    1995 Clearwater
    2000 Print · USGS
    Pinellas County's Gulf coast appears at a peak of late-century development, showing the dense suburban expansion of Clearwater and Largo. Genealogists and historians can locate neighborhood landmarks like Anona Sch, St Pauls Ch, and the St Petersburg NW Base.

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