1975 Map of Plant City East

About this map

Plant City and its surrounding communities are captured here during a period of transition as phosphate mining and agricultural land-use evolved in Central Florida. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Itchepackesassa Creek and Blackwater Creek, interspersed with wetlands and the open expanse of Wiggins Prairie. Modern development and industrial growth are evident near the CSX rail corridor, while large-scale land modification is visible in the southern portion of the map at the Reclaimed Strip Mine. The map shows a high concentration of institutional landmarks, including Hillsborough Community College and several local schools like Marshall High Sch. Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the presence of established burial grounds like Garden of Peace Cem and Oaklawn Cem, alongside numerous country churches such as Good Shepherd Ch and Springhead Ch.