1964 Map of Bradenton
USGS Topo · Published 1970About this map
Bradenton and its surrounding coastal suburbs are documented here during a period of significant mid-century expansion along Sarasota Bay. The landscape transition is evident in the density of residential developments like Whitfield Estates and Bayshore Gardens, contrasted with the managed drainage of the Cedar Hammock Drainage Canal. Key educational and cultural institutions anchor the region, including Manatee Jr College and the Ringling Museum of Art near the Sarasota corporate boundary. Transportation networks define the era, with the Seaboard Coast Line railroad threading through industrial and residential zones. Notable landmarks range from the historic Braden Castle at the mouth of the Braden River to the Sarasota Bradenton Airport and the Bradenton Speedway, reflecting a community balancing heritage with modern recreation and infrastructure.
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Editions of this 1964 Bradenton Map
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Historical Maps of Bradenton Through Time
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