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2012 Map of Myakka Head

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Myakka Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Myakka River defines the upper drainage of this landscape in eastern Manatee County, where agriculture and large tracts of land remain the primary features into the early 21st century. The map reveals a network of rural routes named for local families, including Owen Roberts Rd, Sidney Roberts Rd, and Ralph Durrance Rd, indicating the historical roots of the surrounding homesteads.

A small settlement at Madison and the Myakka Head Airport serve as central points for this sparsely populated region. The terrain is intricately carved by numerous tributaries such as W Fork Horse Cr, Owen Creek, and Wingate Cr. The grid of local roads, such as Juel Gill Rd and Hog Town Ln, highlights the transition of the land into smaller managed plots while maintaining its character as a riverine headwater area.