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1944 Map of Ellenton

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Ellenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Manatee River shoreline and the intricate wetlands of Tampa Bay dominate this 1944 survey, capturing the coastal development of Manatee County during the mid-war years. The urban centers of Palmetto and Bradenton are connected by the Green Bridge, while the Tamiami Trail provides a primary inland artery for the region. Significant land use is evident at Fullers Earth, suggesting the importance of clay mining to the local economy.

The landscape is a complex mix of agricultural precincts and tidal waterways, with Terra Ceia Island nearly isolated by the Terra Ceia Bay and various bayous. Transportation networks are well-defined by the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads, which served settlements like Ellenton and Gillette. Of particular historical interest is the Ellenton Airport (Abandoned), appearing here as a relic of early aviation infrastructure alongside an Old RR Grade.