Manasota Key forms a slender barrier between the open Gulf of Mexico and the protected waters of Lemon Bay along this stretch of the Florida Gulf Coast. The map details a landscape defined by coastal development and navigation, where Manasota Key Rd runs the length of the barrier island, providing access to secluded shorelines and the small landform of Leachs Key. On the mainland side, a network of residential roads including Bayshore Dr and Gladstone Blvd surrounds Buchan Airport, highlighting the region's aviation infrastructure and its proximity to the tidal reach of Forked Cr. This 2012 survey captures the modern shoreline and residential footprint before further environmental changes or coastal expansion, serving as a reliable reference for property boundaries and maritime geography.
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1944 · Myakka River
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Venice
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1956 · Englewood
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Tampa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Charlotte Harbor
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Englewood NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Placida
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Tampa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Tampa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Tampa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000