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1944 Map of Lower Myakka Lake
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1944 Map of Lower Myakka Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1944

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Lower Myakka Lake and the meandering Myakka River dominate this mid-century landscape in Sarasota County. The map captures a transition from wild Florida marshland to established conservation, centered on the Myakka State Forest and Park. Inland settlements and isolated outposts like Shiney Town, Harris Camp, and Fortners Camp suggest a rugged, river-dependent existence before modern development reshaped the region. Significant infrastructure includes the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and Sugar Bowl Road, which slice through the wetlands near Honore. Notable landmarks such as Deep Hole and an Aero Bn beacon reflect the specialized use of this terrain, while the division into precincts highlights the early political organization of the rural Florida interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain