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1956 Map of Myakka City

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Myakka City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Myakka City and the surrounding cattle country of eastern Manatee County are defined by an intricate network of wetlands and drainage patterns in the mid-1950s. The Myakka River meanders through the center of the sheet, bordered by broad floodplains and the expansive Tatum Sawgrass marsh. This area, largely used for ranching and agriculture, shows a landscape where water management is critical, evidenced by named drainage features like Tatum Gully and Island Slough.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the small settlement of Parmalee to the northwest and the Sardis Cem positioned near the river's bend. The southwestern portion of the map covers part of the Myakka River State Park, showing the early footprint of this protected wilderness area. Small, named water bodies such as Cason Lake and Rozy Pond pepper the pine flatwoods, illustrating the natural hydrology before extensive modern development altered the region's character.