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1950s Maps of Sarasota County, Florida

Explore 9 historic maps of Sarasota County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Sarasota County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
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Start exploring Sarasota County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Sarasota County, FL maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Murdock, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Murdock, 1957 Print
    1956 Murdock
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast backcountry in the mid-fifties was a landscape of expansive sloughs and pioneer rail stops. You can trace the early footprint of Murdock along the Seaboard Air Line and locate historic water sources like Little Salt Spring.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Murdock SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Murdock SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Murdock SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    Florida's coastal interior in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of expansive wetlands at the meeting point of three counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Grade and locate the small settlement of Platt near the Peace River.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Murdock NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Murdock NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Murdock NE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior near the meeting of DeSoto, Sarasota, and Manatee counties is shown here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and find local landmarks like Pine Level Ch and Bud Slough.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Murdock NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Murdock NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Murdock NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Sarasota and Manatee county line area in the mid-fifties is characterized by extensive wetlands and early water engineering. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and the engineered path of the Big Slough Canal through the Myakka River State Park.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Englewood, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Englewood, 1958 Print
    1956 Englewood
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast between Sarasota and Charlotte counties is captured here in the mid-fifties during its transition from ranching to coastal residential life. Genealogists and local historians can trace early development in Englewood and Grove City, or find landmarks like the Englewood Sch and Placida Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1982 Print
    1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1982 Print
    1956 Charlotte Harbor
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the mid-fifties reveals the early growth of bayside communities and the preservation of vast wetland refuges. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Seaboard Air Line and find historic waterfront locales from Boca Grande to Punta Gorda.
  22. 1957 Map of Englewood NW
    1957 Map of Englewood NW
    1957 Englewood NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sarasota County is captured during the mid-fifties, when the barrier islands remained largely undeveloped. Researchers can trace the original shoreline of Lemon Bay, the winding path of Forked Creek, and the isolated County Landing Field.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 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.
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