1955 Map of Lithia

About this map

The Alafia River winds through this Central Florida landscape, defined by its transition from agricultural hamlets to industrial extraction. Early 20th-century settlements like Lithia (Station), Boyette, and Pinecrest are situated alongside the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, which served the region's burgeoning phosphate interests. While northern sections of the map feature recreational and natural sites such as Lithia Springs and a Girl Scout Camp, the southern half is increasingly dominated by heavy industry. Large-scale Strip Mine operations and associated Tailings Ponds have reshaped the terrain around Stallion Hammock Branch and Flat Creek. These industrial features, many added during a 1972 revision, illustrate the shifting land use in Hillsborough County as traditional hammocks like Cabbage Hammock gave way to resource extraction and managed landscapes near the South Prong Alafia River.