
MacDill Air Force Base dominates the Interbay Peninsula in this modern survey, marking a significant military presence where the waters of Old Tampa Bay meet the primary Tampa Bay. Across the channel, the residential finger islands and canals of Venetian Isles and Shore Acres illustrate the sophisticated mid-century and modern coastal engineering of St. Petersburg. The map captures a landscape defined by its intricate shoreline, from the preserved natural environments of Weedon Island and Weedon Hammock to the industrial and logistical hubs at Port Tampa. Navigational features like the Port Tampa Channel and aviation facilities at Albert Whitted Airport highlight the region's enduring reliance on maritime and air transport. This geography reveals the complex interface between high-density urban development, strategic military land use, and the fragile mangrove-lined islands like Snake Island and Christmas Island.
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1921 · Tampa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Fort De Soto
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · St Petersburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Cockroach Bay
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · St Petersburg
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Gandy Bridge
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Pass-A-Grille
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Safety Harbor
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Port Tampa
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Ruskin
USGS Topo · 1:31,680