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1956 Map of Wimauma

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Wimauma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Wimauma and the surrounding pine flatwoods of southern Florida are captured here during a period of mid-century development. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Manatee River and its South Fork, which carve through the terrain alongside numerous seasonal drainages like Gully Branch and Carlton Branch. The settlement of Wimauma itself is clustered near Lake Wimauma and Moody Pond, serving as a localized hub for the region's agricultural and industrial activity.

Transportation and resource extraction are visible through the route of the Seaboard Air Line railroad, which passes through the small community of Willow near the border of Hillsborough and Manatee counties. Economic features such as a Sandpit and a Gaging Station on the river indicate the active management and utilization of the area's natural resources. The map provides a clear view of the rural road network and water systems before later suburban expansion reshaped the corridor.