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2012 Map of Verna

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Verna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Manatee and the upper Manatee River dominate the northern landscape of this region on the Manatee and Sarasota county line. In the early 21st century, this area remains a mix of agricultural tracts and emerging residential pockets, anchored by the long-standing settlements of Bethany, Waterbury, and Verna. The local road network, including Verna Bethany Rd and Co Rd-675, links these rural communities across a terrain defined by numerous waterways such as Gilley Cr, Fisher Branch, and Poley Br.

Notably, the De Soto Memorial Speedway stands as a prominent recreational landmark north of Waterbury. South of the lake, the drainage of the Braden River begins to take shape, showing the complex hydrology of this part of Florida before it reaches more urbanized coastal areas. The presence of Sullivan Bridge across the river illustrates the essential crossing points that have historically facilitated movement through this marshy interior.