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1947 Map of Gandy Bridge

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Gandy Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Drew Field Military Reservation dominates the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, showcasing a significant military footprint during the post-war era. The installation includes specialized facilities like a Sub-Machine Gun Range and Rifle Range, alongside WAC Housing and the Airport Golf Course. To the south, the expansion of Tampa is evident through residential developments such as Beach Park, Sunset Park, and Bel Mar, which are organized into distinct numbered precincts.

The map details critical transportation links across Old Tampa Bay, including the Davis Causeway and the Gandy Bridge. These crossings connect the mainland to the coastal geography of Rocky Point and the northern reaches of Pinellas County. The maritime and industrial character of the shoreline is marked by the settlement of Rattlesnake and the presence of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, while the interior landscape is defined by drainage features like Rocky Creek and Sweetwater Cr.