Historical Maps of Sanibel, Florida

What stories do these 13 old maps tell about Sanibel's past? From 1956 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Sanibel's history through maps:

  • Trace Sanibel's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Sanibel's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Sanibel, FL maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Tampa
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sanibel, including Tampa, Lee County, and others.

  2. 1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1982 Print
    1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1982 Print
    1956 Charlotte Harbor
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sanibel, including Charlotte Harbor, Lee County, and others.

  3. 1956 Map of Tampa, 1987 Print
    1956 Map of Tampa, 1987 Print
    1956 Tampa
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sanibel, including Tampa, Lee County, and others.

  4. 1958 Map of Sanibel, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Sanibel, 1959 Print
    1958 Sanibel
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sanibel.

  5. 1958 Map of Sanibel, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Sanibel, 1962 Print
    1958 Sanibel
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sanibel.

  6. 1958 Map of Sanibel, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Sanibel, 1973 Print
    1958 Sanibel
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sanibel.

  7. 1958 Map of Sanibel, 1988 Print
    1958 Map of Sanibel, 1988 Print
    1958 Sanibel
    1988 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sanibel.

  8. 1959 Map of Tampa
    1959 Map of Tampa
    1959 Tampa
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sanibel, including Tampa, Lee County, and others.

  9. 1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Tampa
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sanibel, including Tampa, Lee County, and others.

  10. 1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Tampa
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sanibel, including Tampa, Lee County, and others.

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