2012 Map of Fort Lonesome

About this map

The Little Manatee River and its numerous tributaries, including Howard Prairie Branch and Pierce Br, dominate this rural landscape in southeastern Hillsborough County. In the early 21st century, the area maintained its agricultural and industrial character, evidenced by the Fort Lonesome Plant Rd in the northeast and the specialized Gyro Town USA Airport further west. The topography is defined by the headwaters of major Florida drainage systems, where the S Prong Alafia River and the S Fork Little Manatee River begin their westward journey. Local land use is reflected in a grid of named roads like Alderman Turner Rd and Keene Rd, alongside distinctive landmarks such as the Hurrah Fire Tower near Hurrah Lake. This network of creeks and named loops suggests a region of scattered ranchettes and industrial agriculture where water management remains central to the landscape.