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1978 Map of Bartow

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Bartow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The phosphate mining districts of West Central Florida define the western landscape of this 1978 survey, where numerous Strip Mine operations and industrial hubs like Mulberry and Bradley Junction contrast with the agricultural and recreational areas to the east. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad network serves as the backbone for these industries, connecting settlements such as Pierce, Agricola, and Homeland through the heart of Bartow.

Transitioning toward the Lake Wales Ridge, the map captures a dense collection of water bodies, including Lake Weohyakapka, Crooked Lake, and Lake Arbuckle. To the east, the vast Avon Park Bombing Range and the winding Kissimmee River mark a shift toward a more open, military and natural landscape. Notable local landmarks such as Cypress Gardens and the Avon Park Municipal Airport highlight the region's mid-century growth and its reliance on both its unique hydrology and aviation infrastructure.