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1944 Map of Old Myakka

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Upper Myakka Lake serves as the focal point for this 1944 survey, anchoring a landscape defined by the drainage systems of the Myakka River and Tatum River. This period in Sarasota County history shows the area's transition into protected recreational land within the Myakka River State Park, while still maintaining its deep-rooted ranching and agrarian identity. Settlements like Old Myakka and the aptly named Utopia are situated among a complex network of wetlands, including the Indian Creek Swamp and Vandripe Slough. The presence of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and local cattle operations such as Ox Bo Ranch and T C Ranch illustrates the region's mid-century economic reliance on both transportation and livestock. The intricate topography reveals how the natural flow of water, from Gunn Slough to Clay Gully, historically dictated the placement of roads and human habitation in this part of Florida.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain