1964 Map of Palmetto

About this map

Palmetto and its surrounding communities sit at a busy intersection of mid-century infrastructure and coastal geography. This 1964 survey captures the urban core of Palmetto alongside growing residential areas like Memphis and Memphis Heights, while the Sunshine Skyway carries traffic across the complex waterways of Tampa Bay and Terra Ceia Bay. Local landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial Sch and the Manatee Agricultural Center (Fairgrounds) serve as anchors for the community. The landscape is deeply tied to the water, defined by intricate systems of bayous and inlets such as Alderman Bayou and Williams Bayou. In the eastern sections, the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and Seaboard Air Line Railroad converge near Ellenton, where an active Quarry and the Ellenton Airport illustrate the era's local industry and transportation network.