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2021 Map of Bradenton

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bradenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bradenton serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the urban grid meets the waters of the Intracoastal Waterway and Sarasota Bay. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, with Wares Creek and the Braden River carving through established neighborhoods like Samoset and Oneco. Historical landmarks such as Braden Castle and the Manatee County Judicial Center anchor the civic and cultural identity of the area, while modern institutional footprints are seen at the State College of Florida Bradenton and the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport.

Residential development stretches south toward the county line, encompassing communities such as Bayshore Gardens, Whitfield Estates, and Ballentine Manor. These areas are interlaced with drainage systems like the Cedar Hammock Drainage Canal and the Pearce Canal, illustrating the sophisticated water management required for this Florida shoreline. Along the coast, Long Bar Point and Bishops Point provide natural boundaries to the expanding suburban reach, while the Manatee County Blueway Trl highlights the region's recreational connection to its marine environment.