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1956 Map of Sulphur Springs

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Sulphur Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Hillsboro River meanders through this mid-century landscape, serving as a focal point for burgeoning suburban development north of Tampa. The area is defined by its numerous water bodies, ranging from the large Lake Magdalene and Lake Carroll to smaller basins like Egypt Lake and Lake Roberta. Significant infrastructure is visible, including the Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line railroads, alongside a dense grid of thoroughfares like Nebraska Ave and Florida Ave.

Social and civic life is anchored by local institutions such as Florida Christian College and Chamberlain Sch, while the presence of the Henderson Hillsborough International Airport (Abandoned) suggests a shifting use of space as the city expanded. Cultural landmarks like the Racetrack, Lowry Park, and several Drive-in Theaters provide insight into the leisure activities of this Florida community during the postwar era.