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2012 Map of Palmetto

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Palmetto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Terra Ceia Island and the neighboring Snead Island anchor this coastal landscape where the Manatee River meets the expansive waters of Tampa Bay. The 2012 geography reveals a complex network of coastal inlets and bayous, including Tillette Bayou and Peterson Bayou, interspersed with low-lying points like Sea Breeze Point and McKay Point.

Inland development is defined by a dense grid of streets and transportation corridors, most notably the CSX Transportation rail line passing through Palmetto Junction and Terra Ceia Junction. Large commemorative and aviation sites, such as Mansion Memorial Park and Thomson Airfield, provide significant landmarks within the residential and commercial spread. The presence of Rocky Bluff and Branches Hammock along the eastern edge suggests the transition from the developed riverfront to more varied Florida terrain.