2021 Map of Fort Lonesome

About this map

Fort Lonesome serves as the focal point of this rural Florida landscape, where the headwaters of the Alafia and Little Manatee river systems converge. The terrain is defined by a complex network of wetlands and drainage features, including the S Prong Alafia River in the northeast and the Little Manatee River cutting through the central sections. Large-scale agricultural and land management practices are evident in the township and range divisions, while the Gyro Town USA Airport provides a distinct aviation landmark in the western portion of the quadrangle. The hydrography is particularly rich, featuring named bodies such as Carlton Lake and the expansive Howard Prairie, which transitions into the Howard Prairie Branch. This 2021 survey illustrates the rural character of the Hillsborough and Manatee county line, documented before further suburban expansion might alter these traditional ranching and agricultural lands.