Old Maps of Nokomis Beach, Sarasota County for Metal Detecting

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Nokomis Beach, Sarasota County maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Laurel, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Laurel, 1961 Print
    1943 Laurel
    1961 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County's coastal landscape appears in the early 1940s as a network of rail-side settlements and tidal bays. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Laurel Sch or along the Seaboard Air Line and Casey Key.

  2. 1944 Map of Laurel
    1944 Map of Laurel
    1944 Laurel
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sarasota County is seen here during the mid-forties, balancing its identity as a fishing and transport hub with wartime military needs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Laurel through the Laurel Sch and Laurel Chapel, or locate the expansive U S Army Bombing Area.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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 Laurel, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Laurel, 1975 Print
    1973 Laurel
    1975 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County's coastal settlements and barrier islands are captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the development of Osprey, Laurel, and Nokomis alongside landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Nokomis Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 1988 Map of St Petersburg
    1988 Map of St Petersburg
    1988 St Petersburg
    1988 Print · USGS
    Covers Nokomis Beach, including Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and other nearby areas

  10. 2025 Map of Laurel, 2025 Print
    2025 Map of Laurel, 2025 Print
    2025 Laurel
    2025 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County's coastal corridor is detailed here in recent years, showing the growth of coastal communities and protected parklands. Researchers can trace the modern layout of Osprey and Laurel or explore the boundaries of Oscar Scherer State Park and Sarasota National Cemetery.

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