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1921 Map of Sand Key

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Sand Key
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Clearwater and its surrounding citrus and pine lands are meticulously documented in this tactical survey conducted by the Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army. The map reveals a Florida coast before the heavy development of the mid-20th century, where the narrow barrier of Sand Key protects a long Dredged Channel through Clearwater Harbor. Small coastal settlements like Indian Rocks and Harbor View sit perched at the water's edge, while inland growth is concentrated around Largo and railroad-adjacent points such as Belleair and Ulmerton.

The landscape is characterized by a high density of small lakes and marshes, most notably Lake Largo, situated between established groves and timber. Points of interest for genealogists include early communities like Anona, Seminole, and Midway, which represent the foundational agricultural and maritime footprint of the Pinellas peninsula. The intricate shoreline, from Little Pass down to Johns Pass, illustrates a complex network of bayous and keys including Long Bayou and Four Mile Bayou.