1956 Map of Wimauma

About this map

Wimauma sits as the central settlement on this 1956 survey, which was later updated in 1970 to show expanding residential patterns near Lake Wimauma and Moody Pond. The landscape is defined by the hydrologic network of south-central Florida, notably the winding course of the Little Manatee River and its various tributaries like Dug Creek, Gully Branch, and the South Fork. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts a diagonal path through the terrain, connecting the town of Wimauma with the southern community of Willow near the boundary of Hillsborough and Manatee Counties. Industrial activity is marked by a Sandpit and a Gaging Station along the riverbanks. This edition provides a distinct look at the area's transition, with purple overlays indicating urban growth that occurred between the original mid-century survey and the 1970 publication date.