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Old Maps of Charlotte County, Florida for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Charlotte County with 157 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Charlotte County has changed over the decades.

Charlotte County, FL maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Myakka River
    1944 Map of Myakka River
    1944 Myakka River
    1944 Print · USGS
    Sarasota County during the mid-forties is depicted as a landscape of river marshes and military training grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace old roads like Jackson Road and locate the wartime Bombing Area or Evans Fishing Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Murdock, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Murdock, 1957 Print
    1956 Murdock
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast backcountry in the mid-fifties was a landscape of expansive sloughs and pioneer rail stops. You can trace the early footprint of Murdock along the Seaboard Air Line and locate historic water sources like Little Salt Spring.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Arcadia SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Arcadia SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Arcadia SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    De Soto and Charlotte counties appear as a sprawling network of wetlands and seasonal drainages in the mid-1950s. Trace the natural flow of Prairie Creek and Myrtle Slough across a landscape of isolated hammocks and early ranch roads.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Murdock SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Murdock SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Murdock SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    Florida's coastal interior in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of expansive wetlands at the meeting point of three counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Grade and locate the small settlement of Platt near the Peace River.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Telegraph Swamp, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Telegraph Swamp, 1957 Print
    1956 Telegraph Swamp
    1957 Print · USGS
    Florida's Gulf Coast interior was a landscape of vast ranchlands and wetlands in the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprint of Babcock Ranch and identify remnants of an Old Railroad Grade through the heart of Telegraph Swamp.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Cleveland, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cleveland, 1957 Print
    1956 Cleveland
    1957 Print · USGS
    Charlotte County riverfront life is captured here in the mid-fifties as settlements grew along the banks of the Peace River. Researchers can trace the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, locate the Cleveland Cem, and explore the old paths of the Old Railroad Grade.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Telegraph Swamp NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Telegraph Swamp NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Telegraph Swamp NE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior at the mid-century mark appears here as a vast network of wetlands and seasonal drainages. Researchers can trace the original hydrological patterns of Rainey Slough and the Branch along the Charlotte and Glades county line.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Telegraph Swamp NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Telegraph Swamp NW, 1957 Print
    1956 Telegraph Swamp NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Florida flatwoods of Charlotte County are documented here in the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal wetlands. Local history researchers can trace the path of an Old Railroad Grade and the expansive reaches of Telegraph Swamp.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Ft. Ogden, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ft. Ogden, 1957 Print
    1956 Ft. Ogden
    1957 Print · USGS
    DeSoto and Charlotte counties during the mid-fifties show a landscape defined by the winding Peace River and a developing rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Ft Ogden Cem, Hull Cem, and early settlements like Southfort and Morgantown.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Long Island Marsh SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Long Island Marsh SW, 1957 Print
    1956 Long Island Marsh SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    The DeSoto and Charlotte county line in the mid-fifties was a landscape of intricate wetlands and prairie. Genealogists and environmental historians can trace the natural drainage of Long Island Marsh and locate landmarks like Myrtle Slough and Rattlesnake Gully.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Punta Gorda SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Punta Gorda SE, 1957 Print
    1956 Punta Gorda SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Charlotte County appears here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by mangrove keys and the early infrastructure of the Florida Gulf Coast. Researchers can trace the Atlantic Coast Line rail route and locate local landmarks like Cockroach Mound, John Quiet Lakes, and South Punta Gorda Heights.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Bermont, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Bermont, 1957 Print
    1956 Bermont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Charlotte County was still a landscape of remote wetlands and timber tracks in the mid-1950s. You can trace the Old Railroad Grade through Telegraph Swamp and locate the small outpost of Bermont.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1956 Map of Englewood, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Englewood, 1958 Print
    1956 Englewood
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Gulf Coast between Sarasota and Charlotte counties is captured here in the mid-fifties during its transition from ranching to coastal residential life. Genealogists and local historians can trace early development in Englewood and Grove City, or find landmarks like the Englewood Sch and Placida Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1956 Map of West Palm Beach, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of West Palm Beach, 1964 Print
    1956 West Palm Beach
    1964 Print · USGS
    South Florida during the mid-fifties exhibits a fascinating balance between expanding coastal cities and the vast interior wetlands. Researchers can trace the development of inland settlements like Immokalee and Okeelanta or locate vanished landmarks like Chosen and Buckingham Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of Tampa, 1964 Print
    1956 Tampa
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast thrived in the mid-fifties, from the bustling docks of Tampa to the quiet shores of Sanibel. Genealogists and historians can trace old rail lines like the Atlantic Coast Line or find early layouts of Port Charlotte and Bokeelia.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Fort Pierce, 1965 Print
    1956 Map of Fort Pierce, 1965 Print
    1956 Fort Pierce
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central and coastal Florida appear here during a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail-to-highway transition along the Sunshine State Parkway or locate old settlements like Ankona, Walton, and Indrio.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1982 Print
    1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1982 Print
    1956 Charlotte Harbor
    1982 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the mid-fifties reveals the early growth of bayside communities and the preservation of vast wetland refuges. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Seaboard Air Line and find historic waterfront locales from Boca Grande to Punta Gorda.
  52. 1957 Map of Englewood NW
    1957 Map of Englewood NW
    1957 Englewood NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sarasota County is captured during the mid-fifties, when the barrier islands remained largely undeveloped. Researchers can trace the original shoreline of Lemon Bay, the winding path of Forked Creek, and the isolated County Landing Field.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of West Palm Beach
    1957 Map of West Palm Beach
    1957 West Palm Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Florida in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by massive drainage canals and the early expansion of the Gold Coast. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial outposts like the Sugar plant and Everglades Labor Center, or locate the Jupiter Auxiliary Air Force Base.
  58. 1957 Map of Long Island Marsh SE, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Long Island Marsh SE, 1958 Print
    1957 Long Island Marsh SE
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior during the late fifties reveals a vast wetland where four counties meet amidst a landscape of sloughs and ranch land. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate local landmarks such as Montgomery Ranch and Rainey Slough.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of El Jobean, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of El Jobean, 1958 Print
    1957 El Jobean
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Charlotte County in the late fifties is defined by the intersection of rail and water at the El Jobean crossing. Researchers can trace the original Seaboard Air Line tracks across the Myakka River or locate early landmarks like Cattle Dock Point and Hog Island.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of Punta Gorda SW, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Punta Gorda SW, 1958 Print
    1957 Punta Gorda SW
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast near the Charlotte and Lee county line is captured in the late fifties before modern coastal development. Maritime historians can trace historical landmarks and natural channels like John Quiet Mound, Cayo Pelau, and Boggess Hole.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Tuckers Corner, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Tuckers Corner, 1958 Print
    1957 Tuckers Corner
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior at the edge of the wetlands is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by seasonal ponds and early transit lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the boundary between Charlotte Co and Lee Co or locate the rural settlement at Tuckers Corner near the Atlantic Coast Line railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1957 Map of Punta Gorda, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Punta Gorda, 1958 Print
    1957 Punta Gorda
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Charlotte County undergoes significant mid-century development where the Peace River meets the harbor. Researchers can trace the early layout of Port Charlotte and locate family landmarks like Indian Springs Cem and Charlotte High Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  73. 1957 Map of Placida, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Placida, 1958 Print
    1957 Placida
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Charlotte County coastline in the mid-1950s was a network of barrier islands and vital rail links. Trace the southern terminus of the Seaboard Air Line through Placida or locate the old Ferry Landing sites connecting Little Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande.
    4 unique versions available
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