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1975 Map of Plant City East

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Plant City East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The eastern edge of Plant City anchors this 1970s survey, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of industrial growth and rural wetlands. Extensive strip mines dominate the southern portion of the map, revealing the scale of phosphate extraction near Youmans. Transport corridors like the Seaboard Coast Line and Frontage Road cut through the terrain, connecting established settlements like Kathleen and Winston to the burgeoning urban center.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant detail in the various public and religious institutions, including Oaklawn Cem and the Marshall High Sch. The map also captures the transition from agriculture to education and leisure, evidenced by the Hillsborough Community College campus and the Golf Course near the Hillsborough Co Polk Co line. Smaller landmarks, such as the Fish Hatchery and numerous churches like Mt Tabor Ch, provide a granular look at community life during this era.