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2024 Map of Riverview

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Riverview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Alafia River winds through the northern reaches of this Hillsborough County landscape, serving as a primary corridor for both recreation and residential development. This modern survey illustrates the expansive growth of communities like Riverview and Bloomingdale, where suburban networks now interface with established conservation areas. The map details a transition from the dense residential grids of Progress Village and Apollo Beach in the west toward the more open, preserved lands to the east and south.

Conservation is a defining characteristic of the area, represented by large tracts such as the Alafia River State Park and the Bell Creek Nature Preserve. These greenbelts contrast with the commercial and residential hubs near Gibsonton, providing a clear look at how modern land management protects the local watershed. Waterways like Bullfrog Creek and Little Bullfrog Creek further define the geography, tracing the low-lying drainage patterns that have influenced settlement here for decades.