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1973 Map of Lorraine

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Lorraine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Braden River meanders through this portion of Manatee County, serving as the central geographic feature for the small settlements of Elwood Park, Lorraine, and Linger Lodge. During the mid-1970s, the landscape was defined by a transition from traditional agricultural use toward modern infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of a Radio Tower, several substations, and a long Pipeline corridor. Notable local landmarks like Jiggs Landing and the Braden River Cem offer significant points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in the area.

Water management and transportation dominate the terrain, from the Ward Lake reservoir to the remaining path of the Old Railroad Grade. The survey shows the expansion of residential and recreational areas, including a Trailer Park and Golf Course, as the region began to develop beyond its rural origins. Creek systems such as Gates Creek, Mill Creek, and Rattlesnake Slough provide a detailed look at the natural drainage patterns before extensive modern suburbanization altered the local topography.