1955 Map of Wauchula, 1983 Print
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1955 Map of Wauchula

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The Peace River meanders through this mid-century landscape of Hardee County, anchoring a region defined by agricultural rhythms and the infrastructure of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. The hub of Wauchula shows a compact grid of streets, while smaller rail-side settlements like Torrey and Coker indicate the importance of the rail line for moving local produce. This era captures the transition of rural Florida into a more mobile society, evidenced by the Wauchula Municipal Landing Field and a Drive-in Theater situated north of town along the highway.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

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