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1956 Map of Murdock

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Myakka River wetlands and seasonal sloughs define this mid-century landscape on the border of Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. The settlement of Murdock serves as a focal point in the southeast corner, positioned along the Seaboard Air Line railroad and US Highway 41. The terrain is characterized by an intricate network of water features, including the Big Slough Canal and the natural winding path of Big Slough, alongside numerous flowing wells that signify the region's high water table. Of particular interest to local historians is Little Salt Spring, a significant hydrological and archaeological site. The presence of an Airway Beacon near the highway highlights the importance of this corridor for mid-century navigation, while the vast undeveloped stretches of prairie and marshland reveal the area's character before the intensive residential development of later decades.

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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