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2018 Map of Rye

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Rye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Manatee River and its expansive southern wetlands anchor this interior Florida landscape, where the settlements of Rye, Manhattan, and Oak Knoll mark the rural development of Manatee County. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Gamble Cr, Tyre Cr, and the channelized Erie Canal, which speak to the region's long history of water management for agriculture and drainage. In the north, the S Fork Little Manatee River meanders through the landscape, while the Sand Prairie offers a distinct ecological counterpoint to the densely hydrated lowlands.

Transportation routes like Wauchula Rd and Rutland Rd bisect the townships, connecting these isolated communities. The southern edge of the map is dominated by the reach of Lake Manatee, a critical reservoir formed by the damming of the river. This survey captures a moment of transition where traditional landforms like Boggy Cr and Harvey Prong coexist with modern residential developments signaled by names like Wolf Ridge Xing.