2018 Map of Palmetto

About this map

The Manatee River shoreline and the coastal labyrinths of Terra Ceia Bay anchor this 2018 study of the northern Bradenton area. The landscape is a complex mix of established citrus-era settlements and modern residential expansion. Historic communities like Palmetto and Ellenton line the northern banks of the river, while smaller hamlets like Rubonia and Gillette remain further inland. The map shows the transition from the dense urban grid of Bradenton to the rural-suburban interface near Thomson Airfield. To the west, the geography is defined by a dense network of keys and passes, including Skeet Key and Sister Keys, separated from the mainland by Williams Bayou. Significant memorial sites, including Skyway Memorial Gardens and Mansion Memorial Park, serve as local landmarks amidst the evolving infrastructure of Manatee County.