1947 Map of Tampa

About this map

Ybor City stands as a dense urban core on the northeastern edge of Hillsborough Bay during this post-war era, its industrial character defined by the complex network of the Ybor Channel and Sparkman Channel. The map reveals a city in transition, where the established streets of Tampa meet the planned residential expansion of the Davis Islands and the maritime infrastructure of Seddon Island. To the south, the Peter O Knight Municipal Airport occupies the tip of the islands, complete with its Seaplane Basin and Control Tower. This period captures the city's rail-dependent economy, with the Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line railroads threading through eastern districts like Uceta and Gary. The landscape is dotted with significant local landmarks, from the Armory and Centro Asturiano Hospital to numerous community spaces like Plant Field and the Palma Ceia Golf Club.