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1944 Map of Ruskin

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Ruskin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Ruskin and Sun City anchor this wartime coastal survey, revealing a landscape defined by the winding course of the Little Manatee River and the eastern edge of Tampa Bay. The mapping captures the community of Ruskin just south of Wolf Branch, showing its grid of streets and proximity to the Ruskin Cem. To the south, the settlement of Sun City sits along the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, which served as a vital transportation corridor through the agricultural and tidal marshlands.

The intricate hydrology of the region is documented through features like Mill Bayou, Wildcat Creek, and the many islands including Goat Island and Whiskey Key. Transportation patterns are well established by the Tamiami Trail and Bayshore Road, reflecting the infrastructure during the mid-1940s. The survey also delineates civil boundaries such as Precinct 80 and the county line between Hillsborough and Manatee counties, providing essential data for local historical research.