Loading map...

1944 Map of Myakka River

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Myakka River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Myakka River winds through a dense landscape of marsh, swamp, and scattered brush in this wartime survey of Sarasota County. This period is marked by military utility and early regional infrastructure, evidenced by the large Bombing Area situated west of the river. Transport is anchored by the Tamiami Trail and Englewood Road, which intersect near Evans Fishing Camp, a notable riverside landmark for local history.

The map reveals a landscape defined by water and extraction, featuring Deer Prairie Slough and the winding Deer Prairie Creek flowing toward the main river channel. Traces of early land use appear in the north at Manhattan Farms, while industrial activity is noted at the Marl Pits and various sand and gravel pits near the river banks. Natural features like Salt Springs and Salt Creek illustrate the coastal-influenced hydrology of this Florida terrain during the mid-1940s.