1964 Map of Palmetto

About this map

The Manatee River shoreline and the coastal waters of Tampa Bay define this mid-1960s survey of Manatee County, later updated to show the expanding infrastructure of the 1980s. The city of Palmetto serves as the central hub, with its grid extending toward the Manatee Agricultural Center and local landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial Sch. To the north, the Sunshine Skyway carries traffic across the complex of bays and islands, including Terra Ceia Island, which houses the Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site. The map tracks the shift from agricultural lands and small settlements like Gillette and Rubonia toward suburban development, seen in the growth of Memphis Heights and the sprawling Mansion Memorial Park. Along the water, numerous bayous such as Williams Bayou and Tillet Bayou illustrate the intricate Florida coastline before modern intensive dredging changed the character of the tidal flats.