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1943 Map of Port Tampa
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1943 Map of Port Tampa

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Interbay Peninsula and the eastern shores of Pinellas County appear here during World War II, defined by a landscape transitioning from coastal marshes to strategic military and residential developments. At the heart of the peninsula, MacDill Field dominates the southern reaches, while to the north, the industrial maritime hub of Port Tampa and its Port Tampa Dock facilitate regional shipping. Across Old Tampa Bay, early residential footprints are visible at Snell Isle and Shore Acres, where planned streets meet the tidal inlets of Smacks Bayou and Papys Bayou. The connection between these two worlds is maintained by Gandy Blvd, traversing the bay. This 1943 survey, compiled by the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, captures the area's geography before the post-war building boom, highlighting numerous islands such as Weedon Island and Picnic Island.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain