1944 Map of Laurel
USGS Topo · Published 1944About this map
The coastal wetlands and pine flatwoods of Sarasota County are captured here during World War II, a period when the landscape was defined by both traditional settlements and wartime preparation. Near the Gulf of Mexico, the corridor between Vamo and Osprey shows a developing network of roads including the Tamiami Trail and the Blackburn Pt Bridge connecting to Casey Key. Further inland, the presence of the U S Army Bombing Area dominates the central precincts, reflecting the region's strategic military utility during the 1940s.
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