{"product_id":"old-map-of-anna-maria-florida-by-usgs-1964-tampa-bay-bradenton-longboat-pass","title":"Old Map of Anna Maria, Florida by USGS, 1964 – Tampa Bay, Bradenton \u0026 Longboat Pass","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1970 from survey work conducted in 1964, the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Anna Maria” presents a finely observed topographical portrait of Florida’s Gulf Coast at a moment when barrier-island communities were entering a new era of development. At the 1:24,000 scale, the map captures Anna Maria Island with scientific clarity, setting its narrow landform between the Gulf of Mexico and the sheltered waters of Tampa Bay. Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach appear as distinct coastal settlements, while roads, channels, beaches, and low-lying terrain reveal the delicate relationship between human habitation and the shifting edge of sea and sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map is a classic expression of USGS cartography: practical, elegant, and deeply informative. Color differentiates land, water, marsh, roads, and built features, while contour lines and spot elevations give shape to a landscape where even subtle changes in height matter. In a region defined less by mountains than by tidal flats, channels, passes, and shorelines, topographical precision becomes a record of vulnerability and adaptation. The inclusion of navigational aids such as a scale bar, legend, and orientation details reflects the USGS mission to create maps useful to engineers, planners, scientists, and the public alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeographically, the sheet is rich with coastal drama. Longboat Pass marks the southern approach to Anna Maria Island, connecting Gulf waters with the intricate back-bay environment between the island and the mainland. Konnor Channel and nearby sandbars speak to the restless movement of sediment through this part of the Florida coast. To the east, the Manatee River leads toward Bradenton and Palma Sola, tying the barrier island to the mainland’s older settlement patterns. Across the wider expanse of Tampa Bay, Fort De Soto Park anchors the northern portion of the scene, emphasizing the strategic and recreational importance of these waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the map offers a valuable view of Anna Maria Island before later decades of intensified coastal growth. The 1960s were a transformative period for Florida’s shoreline communities, as tourism, retirement migration, bridge access, and waterfront development reshaped formerly quiet fishing and beach settlements. Here, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach retain a measured footprint within a broader natural setting of bays, beaches, channels, and open Gulf water. The map preserves the configuration of roads, neighborhoods, and shorelines as they stood when the island was becoming both a residential haven and a treasured seaside destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USGS, founded in 1879, brought to this map a tradition of disciplined observation and national-scale geographic knowledge. Its topographic quadrangles became indispensable tools for understanding America’s landscapes, whether rugged mountain ranges, river valleys, deserts, or low coastal islands like Anna Maria. In this sheet, the agency’s restrained cartographic language allows the character of place to emerge: the long sweep of the Gulf shore, the protective curve of Tampa Bay, the mainland settlements around Bradenton, and the fragile thread of island communities between them. The result is both a technical record and an evocative coastal portrait of mid-century Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnna Maria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTampa Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnna Maria Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGulf of Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManatee River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKonnor Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFort de Soto Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongboat Pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalma Sola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBradenton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolmes Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBradenton Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated from surveys conducted in 1964 and published in 1970.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical topographical map at a scale of 1:24,000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates Anna Maria, Florida, and surrounding coastal areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed topographical data showing contours, elevations, landforms, and aquatic features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses clear color-coding to distinguish land and water features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically includes an orientation arrow, scale bar, and legend for navigation and geographic interpretation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects the geographical configuration of the area during the 1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides insight into urban development, environmental conditions, and coastal characteristics that may have changed over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresents the USGS tradition of topographical and geological mapping for scientific and governmental use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003erare old and vintage maps\u003c\/a\u003e to discover another place, period or style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58800940974464,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_c727ad63-d3cc-4ed1-b9aa-072959d208ef.jpg?v=1787936259","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/es\/products\/old-map-of-anna-maria-florida-by-usgs-1964-tampa-bay-bradenton-longboat-pass","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}