2015 Map of Myakka Head

About this map

The Myakka River headwaters define this landscape at the intersection of Manatee and Hardee Counties, where the water flows through a network of smaller tributaries including Wingate Cr and Long Cr. The small community of Myakka Head serves as the focal point for the region, positioned near the Myakka Head Airport and the junction of SR-64 E and Wauchula Rd. The map illustrates a transitional rural environment where traditional agricultural land is intersected by modern named routes and historical paths such as the Florida Cracker Trl. To the east, the terrain is characterized by numerous seasonal drainage features like Cypress Br and Elder Br that eventually feed into the Horse Cr system, showing the hydrological complexity of this interior Florida territory.