1943 Map of Oldsmar

About this map

The Oldsmar township serves as the hub of this 1943 survey, situated where the Seaboard Air Line railroad meets the upper reaches of Safety Harbor. The landscape is defined by its transition from the freshwater of Lake Tarpon in the northwest to the tidal flats and salt marshes of Mobbly Bay in the southeast. This era shows the region before the massive mid-century suburban expansion, featuring small localized settlements like Mecca, St George, and Bridgeport. Numerous creeks, including Brooker Creek, Moccasin Creek, and Curlew Creek, drain into the coastal basins, creating a complex network of wetlands. Landmarks of local importance, such as the Curlew Ch, the Boy Scout Camp on Lake Bowden, and a dedicated Military Reservation, provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the early development of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.