1980s Maps of Lee County, Florida

Explore 6 historic maps of Lee County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Lee County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Lee County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Lee County, FL maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Fort Myers
    1981 Map of Fort Myers
    1981 Fort Myers
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southwest Florida experienced a transformative era of growth during the early eighties as coastal cities pushed inland toward the Everglades. Trace the expansion of Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral or locate rural landmarks like Palmdale and the Brighton Indian Reservation.

  2. 1981 Map of Sanibel, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Sanibel, 1982 Print
    1981 Sanibel
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears as a patchwork of conservation and coastal life in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the protected boundaries of the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge or locate the historic Lighthouse at the tip of Sanibel Island.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1981 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1983 Print
    1981 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1983 Print
    1981 Charlotte Harbor
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida is captured in a period of significant growth during the early eighties, balancing new residential developments with vast protected preserves. Trace the expansion of Port Charlotte and Cape Coral alongside the Seaboard Coast Line and Cayo Costa State Preserve.

  4. 1985 Map of Fort Myers, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Fort Myers, 1986 Print
    1985 Fort Myers
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southwest Florida during the mid-eighties shows a region of transition, where the riverfront growth of Fort Myers meets the inland marshes of the Everglades. Genealogists and historians can trace suburban expansion in Lehigh Acres or locate the old canal-side hubs of La Belle and Moore Haven.

  5. 1985 Map of Naples, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Naples, 1986 Print
    1985 Naples
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida in the mid-eighties shows a striking contrast between the growing beachfront of Naples and the preserved wilderness of the interior. Trace the development of Golden Gate or locate historical boundaries within the Seminole Indian Reservation and Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1987 Map of West Palm Beach, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of West Palm Beach, 1988 Print
    1987 West Palm Beach
    1988 Print · USGS
    South Florida is captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intricate balance between rapid coastal growth and the vast interior wetlands. Researchers can trace the drainage canals of The Everglades or locate the boundaries of the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation and Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

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