1973 Map of Tarpon Springs

About this map

Tarpon Springs serves as the focal point of this coastal study, where the intricate finger canals of residential developments meet the natural complexity of the Anclote River delta. The landscape reflects a mid-1970s balance between expanding coastal communities like Holiday and Beacon Square and the preserved marine environments of the Anclote Keys. Significant institutional and infrastructure presence is noted at the Anclote Missile Tracking Annex and the St Petersburg Jr College campus. The maritime character of the region is defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and various sheltered inlets such as Kreamer Bayou and Sponge Harbor, while the Lighthouse on the southern tip of the Anclote Key State Preserve stands as a primary navigational landmark. The mapping details the industrial and transport footprint of the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and a large Powerplant near Anclote.