1974 Map of Oldsmar

About this map

Lake Tarpon and the northern reaches of Old Tampa Bay dominate this 1970s landscape, illustrating a period of significant suburban expansion in northern Pinellas County. The established community of Oldsmar is centered near the head of Safety Harbor, where the grid of Buckingham Ave and Arlington Ave meets the C S X railroad line. To the south, Safety Harbor is anchored by Philippe Park and the Espiritu Santo Ch, while the map also details the growing corridors of Clearwater and Dunedin. Cultural and recreational landmarks of the era are clearly visible, from the Florida Downs Racetrack in neighboring Hillsborough County to the Innisbrook golf course. Of particular interest to local historians is the Indian Mound at Philippe Pt, providing a physical link to the area's ancient past amidst the mid-century development shown by the extensive purple tint revisions.