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1975 Map of Plant City East

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Plant City East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

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The agricultural and industrial transition of eastern Plant City is recorded here, where citrus groves and neighborhoods met the expanding phosphate industry. Along the southern corridor, the CSX rail line connects small settlements like Youmans and Winston, while the city center features established landmarks including Oaklawn Cemetery and Marshall High School. To the north, the landscape remains more open, defined by the winding course of Itchepackesassa Creek and the broad expanse of Wiggins Prairie.

Insights into mid-century land use are visible through the presence of several Fish Hatchery sites and a large Reclaimed Strip Mine near the southern boundary, reflecting the region's mining heritage. Cultural anchors such as Mt Enon and New Home Church are scattered across the quadrangle, serving communities like Kathleen and Galloway as the area integrated with the growing transportation network provided by North Frontage Road and the interstate system.