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1973 Map of Venice

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Venice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Intracoastal Waterway carves a straight path behind the barrier islands of Casey Key and Manasota Key, defining the coastal geography of Sarasota County during the early 1970s. The city of Venice serves as the central hub, showing significant residential expansion into South Venice and Venice Gardens as the region transitioned from a quiet coastal stretch to a more densely populated suburban corridor.

Transport and infrastructure are central to the landscape, with the Tamiami Trail and the Seaboard Coast Line railroad providing primary inland access. The map details essential community landmarks of the era, from the Venice Municipal Airport and Venice High Sch to local spiritual centers like St Marks Ch and Trinity Ch. Waterways like Dona Bay and Lyons Bay highlight the complex estuarine environment that shaped local development before modern shoreline modifications.