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2015 Map of Palmetto

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Palmetto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Palmetto and its neighboring Gulf Coast communities are defined here by a dense network of residential streets and coastal waterways where the Manatee River meets Tampa Bay. This 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation traces the modern footprint of settlements like Ellenton, Memphis, and Rubonia, revealing a landscape deeply integrated with the surrounding environment. Large-scale cemetery sites such as Skyway Memorial Gardens and Mansion Memorial Park provide significant points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the region's development.

Coastal geography is intricately detailed, from the islands of Snead Island and Terra Ceia to the winding course of Cabbage Slough and Buffalo Canal. The presence of the Scl RR and Thomson Airfield underscores the transportation infrastructure that supports the area's growth. Points like Point Ogden and Gus Point mark the transition from land to the tidal waters of Terra Ceia Bay, offering a clear view of the shoreline as it existed in the mid-2010s.