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1956 Map of Myakka Head

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Myakka Head sits at the center of this mid-century Florida interior, where the Myakka River begins its course through a landscape defined by seasonal sloughs and intricate creek branches. The 1950s survey captures the region along the Manatee and Hardee county line, showing a pattern of sparse settlement and open terrain before the expansion of modern citrus groves and intensive agriculture. To the north, the New Zion Ch serves as a local landmark near the West Fork Horse Creek, while the Myakka Head Park area provides a focal point for the small community. Numerous watercourses, including Wingate Creek, Hog Town Slough, and Long Creek, create a complex drainage network that dominates the topography. Revisions from the 1980s illustrate changing woodland cover, highlighting the slow shift in land use in this part of Florida's cattle and timber country.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1987
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