2024 Map of Duette NE

About this map

The South Prong Alafia River and Little Manatee River define the hydrography of this rural Florida landscape, where the borders of Hillsborough, Polk, Hardee, and Manatee counties converge. The terrain is characterized by broad wetlands and the Little Dry Prairie, a notable open area between the many winding watercourses such as Alderman Creek and Payne Creek. This recent survey illustrates a landscape heavily shaped by industrial activities, evidenced by the presence of the Ft Green Mine and extensive infrastructure like Four Corners Mine Rd. Local history is preserved at the Bethlehem Memorial Cem near the junction of Bethlehem Rd and Pope Ln, while older transit routes such as Chicora Rd and Taylor Rd link the scattered homesteads and agricultural plots that dominate the surrounding countryside.