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1956 Map of Gibsonton

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Gibsonton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Mac Dill Air Force Base dominates the western peninsula of this mid-century survey, its expansive airfield and support facilities, including a Hospital, bordering the waters of Hillsborough Bay. Across the bay, the eastern shoreline shows the industrial and residential development of Hillsborough County as it appeared in the 1950s, with later urban expansions noted in purple. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad runs parallel to the coast, serving the communities of Gibsonton, Adamsville, and North Ruskin.

Coastal geography is intricately detailed, featuring several small islands such as Whiskey Stump Key and Bird Island, alongside numerous Fish Hatchery sites and a Tailings Pond near East Tampa. The map captures the mouth of the Alafia River and the meandering path of Bullfrog Creek, reflecting a landscape defined by its connection to the shipping lanes of Tampa Bay and the commercial fishing industry of the era.