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1956 Map of Cockroach Bay

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Cockroach Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Cockroach Bay and the surrounding mangrove shorelines of Tampa Bay dominate this 1956 topographical study. The intricate coastline is defined by a labyrinth of waterways such as Little Cockroach Bay, Big Cockroach Pass, and Hole in the Wall Pass, interspersed with landmarks like the Big Cockroach Mound. This area represents a largely undeveloped coastal landscape where the land and sea merge through tidal passes and island clusters like the Hallelujah Keys.

Inland development is sparse, centering on the Atlantic Coast Line railroad corridor and the small settlement at Piney Point. The presence of several Spoil Areas in the bay and an Anchorage for Explosives highlights the mid-century industrial and maritime utility of these waters. For those studying Florida's environmental history or the coastal geography of the Hillsborough and Manatee county line, the map provides precise locations for family-named points and minor tributaries like Curiosity Creek.