1973 Map of Verna

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The Manatee River dominates the northern landscape of this inland Florida territory, where numerous tributaries like Gilley Creek and Corbit Branch carve through the citrus-growing region. This 1970s survey captures the area as the rural agricultural character began to meet modern infrastructure, evidenced by the Filtration Plant and Gaging Sta near the riverbanks. Small settlements such as Waterbury and Verna sit along the boundary of Manatee and Sarasota Counties, connected by a network of rural routes and the lingering path of the Old Railroad Grade. A notable recreation site, the Drag Strip, is situated near Deep Br, reflecting the area's mid-century development. Genealogists may find interest in the local Cem located north of the river near Jennings Road.