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1950 Map of Bartow

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Bartow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Phosphate mining and citrus-country hydrology define the landscape surrounding Bartow at the mid-century mark. Industrial activity is concentrated along the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads, where a sprawling Strip Mine Area and facilities like the Hydro Seperator indicate the region's intensive mineral extraction. The urban center of Bartow is detailed with civic and educational institutions including the Union Academy, Summerlain Institute, and several historic burial grounds such as Oak Hill Cem and Bartow Cem.

Beyond the city limits, smaller settlements like Gordonville, Connersville, and Roux Quarters dot the terrain between numerous water bodies. The hydrological network is dominated by the massive Lake Hancock and the headwaters of the Peace River, fed by Saddle Creek and Peace Creek. Notable rural landmarks include the Macedonia Ch and the Home for the Aged, reflecting the community's mid-century social fabric.