Field Notes
Davis Islands, Tampa, Florida, Color
Individual parcels fill this colored plat of Davis Islands, while the reverse carries images and facts about the development. That two-sided format makes it more than a handsome…
From the Index
Collection: The Lost Surveyor Map Archive
Maps tell stories about how people understand, measure, navigate, and imagine the world. This growing collection brings together historic maps and map-like objects, with descriptions, creators, dates, source institutions, and rights information that help place each work in context.
Field Notes
Map of the State of Florida, Showing Progress of the Surveys
Florida’s survey grid becomes the subject rather than simply the background of this map. Prepared to accompany the surveyor general’s 1857 report, it records township and range alongside…
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Military Map of the Peninsula of Florida South of Tampa Bay
Forts, wagon roads, battle grounds, Indigenous boundaries, trees, and lighthouses share this detailed military map of the peninsula south of Tampa Bay. The range of information shows how…
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Hillsboro [sic] River, Florida
This map follows the Hillsborough River while an inset places it in the wider setting of Tampa Bay. The pairing makes it an effective example of a local…
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Historical Map of Florida
Historic sites, roads, and universities are brought together on this American Automobile Association map. Instead of offering only a route from one town to another, it invites travelers…
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Tampa, Florida’s Greatest City
The Tampa Board of Trade’s street map combines a detailed urban reference with a distinctly promotional title. Roads, railroads, waterways, and a street index offer practical information, while…
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Map of Florida Showing the Distribution of the Pine Forests
Florida is divided here by pine-forest information rather than county colors alone. The legend distinguishes pine types and areas where merchantable pine had already been cut. That makes…
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Impartial Map of Florida, Showing the Location of Four Prominent Winter Resort Hotels
The title promises an impartial view, yet four winter-resort hotels are the reason for this map. Jacksonville, Sanford, Tallahassee, and Rockledge become destinations in a geography of travel…
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Plat of the City of Leroy, Marion County
This plat presents Leroy through streets and saleable parcels, including indications of lots already sold. That makes it a useful example of a map designed to participate in…
Field Notes
Main Paved Highways Served by the Gandy Bridge
The Gandy Bridge is presented here as part of a travel network, with surrounding highways, distances, traffic rules, and toll information. These practical details make the map a…