2018 Map of Myakka Head

About this map

Myakka Head serves as the primary focal point of this inland Florida landscape, situated where the Bradenton-Arcadia Rd crosses the upper reaches of the Myakka River. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage and wetlands, including Hogtown Slough and Elder Branch, which transition into the neighboring county at the Manatee Co Hardee Co line. This 2018 survey reveals a sparse settlement pattern dominated by large agricultural tracts and rural infrastructure, such as the Myakka Head Airport. The abundance of family-named roads, like Juel Gill Rd, Owen Roberts Rd, and Ralph Durrance Rd, indicates a long-standing pattern of localized land ownership. Water is a constant presence, with numerous small bodies such as Goose Pond and Duck Pond scattered across the township, illustrating the hydrology of the Florida interior before significant modern development reached this section of the Myakka basin.