2018 Map of Nichols

About this map

Bealsville and the phosphate-rich corridor between Plant City and Mulberry define this landscape on the border of Hillsborough and Polk Counties. This modern survey illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the N Prong Alafia River and Poley Creek, which wind through industrial and agricultural lands. The map details smaller settlements like Coronet, Trapnell, and Willow Oak, alongside the eponymous company town of Nichols. Transportation infrastructure is a dominant feature, from the massive footprint of the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport to the CSX Transportation rail lines that once served the region's mining and citrus industries. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Springhead Cem and Little Alafia Cem, which anchor the historical geography of these tight-knit Florida communities.