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1956 Map of Keentown, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of Keentown

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Keentown sits at the nexus of the Manatee River system during the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by the intricate hydrology of the North Fork Manatee River and its various tributaries. The settlement is anchored by local landmarks such as Keen Cem and the Bunker Hill Ch, which provide essential touchstones for genealogical research in this part of Manatee County. The terrain is characterized by a mix of wetlands and higher ground, notably Peacock Hammock, while the drainage patterns of Graveyard Creek and Keen Branch illustrate the area's natural state before significant modern development. This era of the map captures the region when small rural communities were still closely tied to the surrounding river forks and wooded branches, including the South Fork Little Manatee River and Moody Branch.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain