2018 Map of Fort Lonesome

About this map

Fort Lonesome serves as a central reference point in this landscape where Hillsborough and Manatee counties meet. The area is defined by a dense network of hydrologic features, most notably the winding course of the Little Manatee River and its S Fork Little Manatee River, which dictate the drainage patterns for numerous local tributaries like Howard Prairie Br and Pierce Branch. Large-scale land alterations are evident through the geometric basins and reservoirs that dominate the eastern and southern sections of the map, contrasting with the more natural, riparian wetlands of Hurrah Bay and Carlton Lake. Transportation in this rural corridor relies on a grid of local roads named for prominent residents, such as Alderman Turner Rd and Keene Rd. The presence of the Gyro Town USA Airport highlights the specialized aviation activity found in this part of Florida, while the surrounding terrain remains primarily dedicated to water management and agricultural ranchettes.