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1949 Map of Bartow

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Bartow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Bartow anchors this post-war landscape at a time when phosphate extraction was radically reshaping the terrain of Polk County. Extensive strip mine areas and specialized infrastructure like a Hydro Separator and Gaging Sta along the Peace River illustrate the industrial intensity of the era. The map documents the city's established core, including landmarks such as Union Academy, Summerlain Institute, and the Municipal Golf Course.

Transportation networks define the region's connectivity, with the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads facilitating movement between satellite settlements like Gordonville and Highland City. Beyond the industrial zones, the map traces numerous water bodies from the massive Lake Hancock to smaller features like Lake Ruth and Lake Grizelle, alongside rural intersections such as Lyle Corner and Cox Corner.