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1956 Map of Myakka Head, 1972 Print
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1956 Map of Myakka Head

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The confluence of Florida's swampy interior and early-century ranching life is visible in the network of seasonal drainages and isolated settlements surrounding Myakka Head. This 1950s survey shows the Manatee and Hardee County line as it crosses a landscape defined by meandering waterways like Hog Town Slough and Myakka River. The presence of the New Zion Ch near West Fork Horse Creek indicates the social anchors of this sparsely populated rural area, where the economy was tied to the land long before modern development reached this part of the interior. The map captures the intricate drainage patterns of the Elder Branch, Cypress Branch, and Wingate Creek, showing how water dictated the placement of early roads and the boundaries of Myakka Head Park.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain