1956 Map of Tampa

About this map

The Hillsborough River cuts through the center of this mid-century Florida landscape, separating the dense urban core of Tampa from the industrial waterfronts and residential growth of the mid-1950s. The map highlights a complex maritime economy concentrated around MC Kay Bay, where Ybor Channel, Sparkman Channel, and Garrison Channel facilitate heavy shipping. Notable for its cultural markers, the area around Ybor City is shown with its distinctive street grid and numerous educational and religious landmarks, including the V M Ybor Sch and Most Holy Name Sch.