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1974 Map of Dunedin

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Dunedin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The coastal waters of St Joseph Sound and the Gulf of Mexico dominate this 1974 survey, showcasing the barrier island geography of Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island. Connected to the mainland by the Dunedin Beach Causeway, these islands protect the shallow harbors of Clearwater Harbor and the Dunedin Channel. On the mainland, the residential growth of Dunedin, Ozona, and Palm Harbor is well-established, with infrastructure including the Dunedin Marina, a large Hospital, and several educational facilities like the Palm Harbor Jr High Sch.

Cultural and community landmarks are scattered across the landscape, from the Wai-Lani Girl Scout Camp near Klosterman Bayou to the Dunedin Cem and various local congregations such as Pleasant Valley Ch. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad runs parallel to the coast, serving as a primary transit corridor alongside Alt 19. This era reflects a transition where recreational spaces like Dunedin Country Club and Caladesi Island State Park became central to the local identity.