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1994 Map of Sarasota

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Sarasota
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The barrier islands of Long Boat Key, Lido Key, and Siesta Key form a complex coastal landscape in this mid-1990s look at the Gulf Coast. Separating the open Gulf of Mexico from the inner reaches of Sarasota Bay and Roberts Bay, these keys are connected by a network of bridges and causeways, including the Ringling Blvd crossing to St Armands Key. The map reveals the intricate development of residential canals and fingers, particularly around Grand Canal and the northern tip of Siesta Key at Sarasota Point.

Inland, the city of Sarasota shows a dense grid of infrastructure, from the Tamiami Trail corridor to the County Fairgrounds. Institutional landmarks are prominently featured, such as Memorial Hosp, Sarasota Mem Park, and numerous educational sites like Bay Haven Sch and Riverview Jr High Sch. The map preserves the geography of the era before significant coastal changes, showing the configurations of New Pass and Big Sarasota Pass.