1956 Map of Brandon

About this map

The Alafia River and a dense network of inland lakes define this mid-1950s survey of eastern Hillsborough County. The landscape is characterized by a balance of citrus-era settlement and early industrial activity, with Peat Pits, Strip Mines, and Sandpits scattered among water bodies like Tenmile Lake and Mango Lake. Transportation is dominated by the competing routes of the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads, which facilitated the growth of citrus and shipping hubs such as Brandon, Valrico, and Seffner. Genealogists will find notable landmarks including Providence Ch, Eureka Springs Ch, and the Hackney Cem near Riverview. The southern portion of the map remains largely dominated by the river's winding course and local landmarks like Buckhorn Spring, illustrating the area's geography before the extensive suburbanization that would later reshape the region.