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1964 Map of Bradenton Beach

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Bradenton Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The barrier islands of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key define this coastal landscape as it appeared in the early 1960s with updates through the early 1980s. Connected to the mainland by the Cortez Bridge, the fishing village of Cortez remains a distinct hub between the waters of Anna Maria Sound and Palma Sola Bay. The map illustrates the growth of waterfront communities such as Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, and Longbeach, showing the transition from early settlements like Ilexhurst to modern residential developments.

Detailed nautical and shoreline data, sourced from the Coast and Geodetic Survey, highlights the complex bay system, including Buttonwood Harbor, Jewfish Key, and the Sister Keys. Inland, the State Agriculture Experimental Station stands near the edge of Bradenton, while local landmarks like St Bernards Ch and Island Chapel serve the growing coastal population. The shifting sands of Longboat Pass and the surrounding bayous trace the natural evolution of the Manatee County shoreline.