1956 Map of Wimauma

About this map

Sun City Center emerges as a prominent planned community in this mid-century landscape, positioned north of the winding Little Manatee River. The map illustrates a period of significant growth, with purple-shaded areas indicating urban expansion around the established core of Wimauma and the Lake Wimauma waterfront. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including Bullfrog Creek and Cypress Creek, which feed into the primary river valley. To the south, the boundary between Hillsborough and Manatee counties crosses near the small settlement of Willow, where the CSX railroad line runs. The presence of the Sun City Center Airpark and a Gaging Station on the river highlights the mix of modern infrastructure and hydrological management characterizing this part of Florida during its post-war developmental shift.