1964 Map of Anna Maria

About this map

Anna Maria Island stands as a barrier between the Gulf of Mexico and the intricate waters of Anna Maria Sound in this mid-century survey of the Florida coast. This map illustrates the transition from the mid-1960s into the early 1980s, documenting the residential expansion in the settlements of Anna Maria and Palma Sola. The landscape is a mosaic of tidal flats and bayous, where the Manatee River meets Tampa Bay. Cultural history is prominently marked at the De Soto National Memorial and the Portavant Indian Mound on Snead Island, reflecting the long human presence at the river's mouth. The northern reach of the map is dominated by the strategic geography of Mullet Key, part of Fort De Soto Park, and the massive span of the Sunshine Skyway Toll Bridge crossing into Pinellas County.