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1944 Map of Parrish, 1961 Print
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1944 Map of Parrish

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The settlement of Parrish serves as the focal point of this wartime survey of northern Manatee County, centered around the junction of the Seaboard Air Line railroad. This landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Manatee River winds along the southern edge, featuring landmarks like Fort Hamer and the sharp bend at Devils Elbow. The topography is dominated by extensive wetlands and hammocks, including Big Sawgrass and Branches Hammock, which illustrate the natural drainage patterns before modern intensive development. Numerous watercourses such as Gamble Creek and Mill Creek feed into the river system, while the presence of St Marys Ch and Flying Eagle Camp provides evidence of the established rural community and early recreational land use in the mid-1940s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain