Manasota Key and the surrounding barrier islands define this coastal section of Southwest Florida, where the Intracoastal Waterway separates the gulf-front beaches from the mainland. The landscape is characterized by the complex interaction of tidal waters and residential development, with Forked Creek and Lemon Bay providing the primary marine framework. Human impact is centered on the northeastern corner, evidenced by the infrastructure of Buchan Airport and a network of local roads such as Englewood Isles Pky and Bay Shore Dr. This area shows the intersection of the Sarasota Co and Charlotte Co boundaries, marking a region of high-value coastal property and recreational boating access near small islands like Leachs Key.
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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