1943 Map of Safety Harbor

About this map

Pinellas Army Airfield dominates the southern landscape of this 1943 survey, reflecting the wartime mobilization along the shores of Old Tampa Bay. This coastal region of Pinellas County shows a mix of established small settlements and vital transportation links during the mid-century. The Davis Causeway stretches across the bay toward Tampa, while the Seaboard Air Line railroad facilitates inland movement through Coachman. At Safety Harbor, a grid of streets meets the shoreline near Mullet Cr, while further south, the Cross Bayou Canal and Highpoint mark the edge of evolving development. Local landmarks such as the Toll House on the causeway and numerous towers provide specific points of reference for researchers tracing the pre-suburban layout of the peninsula. The map captures a transitional moment where traditional groves and bayous meet the infrastructure of the World War II era.