1956 Map of Ruskin
USGS Topo · Published 1987About this map
Little Manatee River dominates this mid-century survey, winding through a coastal landscape where the CSX railroad and local agriculture define the inland economy. The settlement of Ruskin serves as the primary hub, showing significant residential and industrial development that contrasts with the more sparse, marshy layout of Gulf City and Sun City. Along the shoreline of Tampa Bay, a complex network of inlets and islands including Snake Island, Goat Island, and Whisky Key illustrates the intricate estuarine geography before modern development fully reshaped the Florida coast.
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Editions of this 1956 Ruskin Map
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