1956 Map of Brandon

About this map

Brandon sits at the heart of this landscape, shown during a period of suburban expansion into the surrounding citrus groves and wetlands of Hillsborough County. The town is flanked by established smaller communities like Seffner and Limona to the north and Valrico to the east. Transportation and industry are defined by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, which cuts through the northern half of the area, and the presence of a Strip Mine near Mango Hills. Toward the south, the terrain descends toward the Alafia River and the settlement of Riverview. This river corridor is rich with historical markers for genealogists, including the Providence Ch, Hackney Cem, and the waters of Buckhorn Spring. The map documents the intricate hydrology of the region, from the cypress-lined Sixmile Creek to numerous sinkhole lakes like Mango Lake and Lake Weeks.