1956 Map of Myakka City NW

About this map

Kibler Ranch and its adjacent Kibler Lookout Tower anchor the northwestern portion of this landscape, which is defined by a dense network of watercourses and seasonal wetlands in Manatee County. The drainage patterns are complex, with the Myakka River flowing through the eastern reaches, while the North Fork East Fork Manatee River and Little Fort Crawford Creek drain the west. Significant open areas like Coker Prairie and Johnson Prairie suggest a landscape largely dedicated to cattle ranching and timber during the mid-20th century.