1955 Map of Bowling Green

About this map

Peace River meanders through the heart of this landscape, marking the boundary between the agricultural patterns of central Florida and an intensifying industrial footprint. While the settlements of Fort Meade and Bowling Green anchor the northern and southern reaches, much of the surrounding terrain is defined by the massive operations of the phosphate industry. Extensive Strip Mine and Reclaimed Strip Mine zones dominate the western half of the map, illustrating a landscape in active transition during the mid-20th century.