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1956 Map of Riverview

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Riverview
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Alafia River defines the northern edge of this mid-century landscape, where the settlement of Riverview serves as a hub for the surrounding citrus and phosphate country of Hillsborough County. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of wetlands and seasonal drainages, including the branching reaches of Rice Creek and Bullfrog Creek. To the south, the village of Balm sits along the Seaboard Air Line railroad, illustrating the importance of rail transport for Florida's interior economy during this era.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks such as the Samford Cem and several family-named water bodies like Hutto Lake and Browns Lakes. The map also captures specialized land uses of the 1950s, ranging from the Girl Scout Camp on the eastern edge to the Tower (WFLA-TV) and the Brown Lookout Tower, highlighting the emergence of telecommunications and forest fire monitoring in the region.