1973 Map of Tarpon Springs

About this map

The Anclote River serves as the focal point of this coastal landscape, winding through Tarpon Springs and separating the developing residential fingers of the mainland from the barrier chain of the Anclote Keys. In the early 1970s, the area reflects a significant transition from its traditional maritime roots toward suburban expansion, seen in the residential canal developments of Gulf Harbors and Holiday. The intricate waterways of Whitcomb Bayou, Kreamer Bayou, and Spring Bayou characterize the downtown core of Tarpon Springs, where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and civic landmarks like City Hall and the Po anchor the community. Offshore, the Anclote Key State Recreation Area preserves the barrier islands, with a notable Lighthouse marking the southern tip of Anclote Key near the entrance to St Joseph Sound.