2024 Map of Bradenton

About this map

Bradenton serves as the focal point of this coastal landscape, situated where Wares Creek meets the Manatee River. The map illustrates the dense residential and commercial expansion south toward the Manatee and Sarasota county line, connecting established neighborhoods like West Samoset and South Bradenton. Notable historic sites are anchored in the north, including the ruins at Braden Castle and the Manatee Burying Ground, which provide significant value for local genealogists. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport and academic hubs such as the State College of Florida Bradenton and New College of Florida. The intricate network of waterways, including Bowlees Creek and the Pearce Canal, reveals how drainage and navigation systems have shaped the development of communities like Whitfield and Tallevast.