Rare Old Map of Madeira Beach, Florida by USGS, 1943: Treasure Island, John’s Pass & Boca Ciega Bay
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Published in 1943, the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Bay Pines Quadrangle” captures a revealing wartime-era portrait of Florida’s Pinellas County coast at a...
Continue readingPublished in 1943, the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Bay Pines Quadrangle” captures a revealing wartime-era portrait of Florida’s Pinellas County coast at a scale of 1:31,680. Centered on the low-lying terrain around Bay Pines, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, and the barrier islands edging Boca Ciega Bay, the map records a landscape poised between maritime wilderness and modern resort development. Its original title evokes the USGS quadrangle tradition: a precise, gridded window onto one portion of the American landscape. Here, the Gulf of Mexico, tidal bays, inlets, beaches, roads, railways, and settlement patterns are presented with the clarity that made USGS maps indispensable to planners, scientists, engineers, soldiers, and travelers alike.
The U.S. Geological Survey had, by the 1940s, refined the art of topographic mapping into a disciplined national enterprise. Founded in 1879, the agency became the authoritative source for mapping American terrain, water systems, mineral resources, and human infrastructure. This map belongs to that legacy, combining scientific measurement with an understated cartographic elegance. Its grid reference system gives the sheet a practical precision, while its graded color treatment distinguishes land, water, marsh, vegetation, and developed areas with immediate visual force. In the coastal reaches of Pinellas County, where elevation changes are subtle but consequential, such careful delineation was especially valuable. The map transforms a seemingly flat peninsula into a layered geographic document.
The coastal world shown here is defined by water: the open Gulf of Mexico to the west, Boca Ciega Bay behind the barrier islands, Long Bayou cutting inland, and the passes and channels that structure movement through the region. John’s Pass, between Madeira Beach and Treasure Island, appears as one of the area’s key natural openings, linking sheltered bay waters with the Gulf. Indian Rocks Beach, Redington Beach, Madeira Beach, and Treasure Island line the shore as distinct communities rather than the continuous urbanized beach corridor they would later become. The map preserves a moment when roads and settlements had begun to anchor the coast, yet large areas still retained a lightly developed, ecological character.
The topographic character of the Bay Pines Quadrangle is subtle but fascinating. Unlike mountainous USGS sheets, this Florida map is concerned with minute differences in elevation, drainage, vegetation, and shoreline form. Low coastal flats, bay margins, beach ridges, and slightly higher inland ground are all differentiated, reflecting a landscape shaped by tides, storms, sand movement, and wetland ecology. Vegetation markings and open land patterns hint at mangrove edges, marshy tracts, and undeveloped coastal terrain. Roads and railways stitch through the map, revealing the framework of access that would support postwar growth. Precinct designations such as 47, 48, and 50 add a civic layer, showing how the landscape was organized administratively as well as physically.
Historically, the 1943 date gives this map particular resonance. Produced during World War II, it reflects an era when accurate geographic knowledge carried strategic as well as civilian importance. Florida’s Gulf Coast was changing rapidly, with military activity, transportation improvements, and population movement accelerating transformations already underway. Since this map was issued, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, and surrounding communities have evolved into well-known beach destinations, their shorelines reshaped by tourism, dredging, causeways, and expanding residential development. Read today, the “Bay Pines Quadrangle” is both a technical topographic record and a historical baseline: a measured glimpse of coastal Pinellas County before the full force of postwar urbanization remade its beaches, bays, and barrier islands.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Madeira Beach
- Treasure Island
- Indian Rocks Beach
- Redington Beach
- John's Pass
- Egmont Key
- Sunshine Skyway
- Key Biscayne
- Long Bayou
- Gulf of Mexico
- Boca Ciega Bay
- Crystal Beach
- Pinellas County
- Precinct 50, Precinct 47, Precinct 48
- Parks and vegetation areas
- Roads and railways
Historical context & cartographic details
- Published in 1943 by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
- Historical 1:31,680 topographical map of coastal Florida.
- Produced using early 1940s data, during a period shaped by World War II.
- Reflects the USGS tradition of detailed topographic mapping for scientific, recreational, and practical use.
- Features a clear grid reference system, water bodies, and vegetation delineations.
- Uses a color-graded background to distinguish land and coastal areas.
- Shows elevations and landforms, including flat coastal terrain and more elevated inland regions.
- Provides insight into urban development and ecological change in the area since the 1940s.
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed 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.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every 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.
With 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 rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Published in 1943, the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Bay Pines Quadrangle” captures a revealing wartime-era portrait of Florida’s Pinellas County coast at a scale of 1:31,680. Centered on the low-lying terrain around Bay Pines, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, and the barrier islands edging Boca Ciega Bay, the map records a landscape poised between maritime wilderness and modern resort development. Its original title evokes the USGS quadrangle tradition: a precise, gridded window onto one portion of the American landscape. Here, the Gulf of Mexico, tidal bays, inlets, beaches, roads, railways, and settlement patterns are presented with the clarity that made USGS maps indispensable to planners, scientists, engineers, soldiers, and travelers alike.
The U.S. Geological Survey had, by the 1940s, refined the art of topographic mapping into a disciplined national enterprise. Founded in 1879, the agency became the authoritative source for mapping American terrain, water systems, mineral resources, and human infrastructure. This map belongs to that legacy, combining scientific measurement with an understated cartographic elegance. Its grid reference system gives the sheet a practical precision, while its graded color treatment distinguishes land, water, marsh, vegetation, and developed areas with immediate visual force. In the coastal reaches of Pinellas County, where elevation changes are subtle but consequential, such careful delineation was especially valuable. The map transforms a seemingly flat peninsula into a layered geographic document.
The coastal world shown here is defined by water: the open Gulf of Mexico to the west, Boca Ciega Bay behind the barrier islands, Long Bayou cutting inland, and the passes and channels that structure movement through the region. John’s Pass, between Madeira Beach and Treasure Island, appears as one of the area’s key natural openings, linking sheltered bay waters with the Gulf. Indian Rocks Beach, Redington Beach, Madeira Beach, and Treasure Island line the shore as distinct communities rather than the continuous urbanized beach corridor they would later become. The map preserves a moment when roads and settlements had begun to anchor the coast, yet large areas still retained a lightly developed, ecological character.
The topographic character of the Bay Pines Quadrangle is subtle but fascinating. Unlike mountainous USGS sheets, this Florida map is concerned with minute differences in elevation, drainage, vegetation, and shoreline form. Low coastal flats, bay margins, beach ridges, and slightly higher inland ground are all differentiated, reflecting a landscape shaped by tides, storms, sand movement, and wetland ecology. Vegetation markings and open land patterns hint at mangrove edges, marshy tracts, and undeveloped coastal terrain. Roads and railways stitch through the map, revealing the framework of access that would support postwar growth. Precinct designations such as 47, 48, and 50 add a civic layer, showing how the landscape was organized administratively as well as physically.
Historically, the 1943 date gives this map particular resonance. Produced during World War II, it reflects an era when accurate geographic knowledge carried strategic as well as civilian importance. Florida’s Gulf Coast was changing rapidly, with military activity, transportation improvements, and population movement accelerating transformations already underway. Since this map was issued, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, and surrounding communities have evolved into well-known beach destinations, their shorelines reshaped by tourism, dredging, causeways, and expanding residential development. Read today, the “Bay Pines Quadrangle” is both a technical topographic record and a historical baseline: a measured glimpse of coastal Pinellas County before the full force of postwar urbanization remade its beaches, bays, and barrier islands.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Madeira Beach
- Treasure Island
- Indian Rocks Beach
- Redington Beach
- John's Pass
- Egmont Key
- Sunshine Skyway
- Key Biscayne
- Long Bayou
- Gulf of Mexico
- Boca Ciega Bay
- Crystal Beach
- Pinellas County
- Precinct 50, Precinct 47, Precinct 48
- Parks and vegetation areas
- Roads and railways
Historical context & cartographic details
- Published in 1943 by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
- Historical 1:31,680 topographical map of coastal Florida.
- Produced using early 1940s data, during a period shaped by World War II.
- Reflects the USGS tradition of detailed topographic mapping for scientific, recreational, and practical use.
- Features a clear grid reference system, water bodies, and vegetation delineations.
- Uses a color-graded background to distinguish land and coastal areas.
- Shows elevations and landforms, including flat coastal terrain and more elevated inland regions.
- Provides insight into urban development and ecological change in the area since the 1940s.
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed 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.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every 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.
With 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 rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
We work with interior designers, hospitality businesses, property professionals, offices and corporate buyers on individual pieces and larger coordinated projects.
This map can be adapted for a particular wall, room or project, and our workshop can help coordinate the dimensions, material and framing before production.
- Exact, oversized and made-to-measure dimensions
- Custom framing, mounting and alternative materials
- Coordinated pieces for several rooms or locations
- Map personalisation, to mark important locations or add extra details
- Map and framing guidance from our workshop
- Local production for projects around the world
Every Unique Maps piece begins with an authentic cartographic source or an original design from our London studio.
For our historic maps, we source rare originals from libraries, archives, auction houses and private collections around the world. We carefully restore each map for print—repairing age-related damage, balancing colour and improving clarity while preserving its original detail, texture and character.
Once restored, the map is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our map prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks, creating a rich, non-glossy finish designed to last. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Canvas, cotton-rag and other specialist presentations are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
Personalising your map
You can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. For personalised designs, we send a proof before printing and you can request changes before approval.
For more complex bespoke commissions, contact our design team.
Original or Aged
Choose Original for true-to-source colour, or Aged for a warmer, richer antique character created with our specialist ageing process. See examples of our Aged maps.
We’ve been restoring and producing maps and art prints since 1984, and we stand behind every piece.
Every order is covered by our 10-year guarantee and damage-free delivery guarantee. If your piece arrives damaged, we’ll replace or remake it free of charge. If anything else isn’t right, contact our workshop team and we’ll put it right promptly.
See our returns and refund policy for full details.
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