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2012 Map of Parrish

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Parrish serves as the central hub for this 2012 survey of the Florida interior, where residential growth meets a landscape defined by the winding course of the Manatee River. The map shows a transition from structured suburban developments in the west to more open terrain in the east, marked by landmarks like the Bliss Fire Tower and the Fortner Cem. The river's complexity is highlighted by features such as Devils Elbow, Marsh Island, and Redfish Point, reflecting the natural hydrology that shaped the area's development.

Local history and community sites are well-represented, including the Christian Retreat Campground and Flying Eagle Camp. The inland drainage patterns are traced through Cedar Drain and Cypress Strand, while the residential expansion is evident in the dense network of roads like Old Tampa Rd and Moccasin Wallow Rd. This survey captures a moment when the rural character of northern Manatee County was being increasingly integrated into the regional transportation and residential grid.