2018 Map of Ruskin

About this map

The Little Manatee River flows into Tampa Bay near the established community of Ruskin, forming a complex network of coastal wetlands and tidal inlets including Bolster Bayou and Mill Bayou. This 2018 survey illustrates the residential expansion around the historic core of Ruskin and the smaller settlement of Gulf City to the south. Along the shoreline, numerous named islands and keys such as Negro Island, Chicken Island, and Goat Island define the transition between the mainland and the Gulf of Mexico. Local history is anchored by the Ruskin Cem located near the riverbank, while the southern portion of the map details the boundary between Hillsborough Co and Manatee Co. The landscape is further shaped by the winding paths of Curiosity Creek and Wildcat Cr as they move through the coastal plain toward the bay.