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2018 Map of Bradenton Beach

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bradenton Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Anna Maria Island and the northern reaches of Longboat Key dominate this coastal survey, where the barrier islands protect the waters of Anna Maria Sound and Sarasota Bay. Two critical spans, the Anna Maria Bridge and the Cortez Bridge, connect the mainland to the coastal settlements of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach. The historic fishing village of Cortez sits prominently on the eastern shore of the Intracoastal Waterway, maintaining its distinct identity apart from the mainland development of Bradenton.

The landscape is characterized by a complex network of keys and bayous, including Perico Island, the Sister Keys, and Bishops Bayou. Navigational features like Longboat Pass and the winding channels through Perico Bayou highlight the area's reliance on maritime access. On the mainland, the grid of Palma Sola Park shows the inland growth of the region, while the barrier islands remain defined by the singular spine of Gulf Dr.