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1947 Map of Cockroach Bay

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Cockroach Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Big Cockroach Mound stands as a prominent landmark on the northern edge of Cockroach Bay, anchoring a complex coastal landscape of keys, passes, and tidal inlets. This 1940s survey reveals a shoreline defined by intricate waterways such as Little Cockroach Bay and Mags Hole, punctuated by named features like the Hallelujah Keys and Snake Key.

Logistics and transport of the era are centered around Piney Point, where the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and Bayshore Road intersect. The map detail extends to the waterfront at Ferry Ldg, while maritime navigation is supported by the Front Range Lt and Rear Range Lt in Tampa Bay. The division of the land into Precinct 80 and Precinct 15 reflects the local administrative organization during this post-war period along the Hillsborough and Manatee county lines.