1998 Map of Gibsonton

About this map

Mac Dill Air Force Base occupies the western shoreline of this late-1990s survey, anchoring the Interbay Peninsula where it reaches into Tampa Bay. Across Hillsborough Bay to the east, the landscape transitions from industrial and coastal settlements to complex waterway networks. The mouth of the Alafia River serves as a focal point near Gibsonton and East Tampa, while further south, the residential canal developments of Apollo Beach illustrate the intensive coastal engineering of the era. This map reveals a fascinating mix of coastal geography, from the marshes of Hog and Hominy Cove and The Kitchen to named landmarks like Whiskey Stump Key and Catfish Point. Tracing the shoreline from Gardenville down to North Ruskin provides insight into the mid-century to late-century growth patterns along the Florida coast.