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1955 Map of Baird

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Large industrial operations dominate the central corridor of this Florida landscape, where extensive Strip Mine works and a sprawling Mine Dump define the terrain north of Baird. The map captures a period of significant land modification, with the Seaboard Coast Line railroad providing the essential transport link for the region's phosphate industry. In contrast to the industrial zones, the eastern and western edges of the sheet maintain more natural drainage patterns, including the winding course of Little Payne Creek and the marshy expanse of Hookers Prairie. Religious and community life is anchored by Welcome Ch in the northeast and Payne Creek Ch near the Polk Co Hardee Co line. A remnant of earlier transport infrastructure, an Old Railroad Grade, cuts through the southern sections, while the Pierce Lookout Tower stands as a prominent local landmark overlooking the industrial and prairie interface.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain