1900s (20th Century) Maps of Cape Coral, Florida

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 1957 Map of Gilchrist, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Gilchrist

    1958 Print · USGS

    Coastal Florida interior lands at the Lee and Charlotte county line show a landscape dominated by wetlands and early rail infrastructure in the late fifties. Trace the path of the Atlantic Coast Line or locate the settlement at Gilchrist and the residential plats of South Punta Gorda Heights.

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19. 1958 Map of West Palm Beach

    

    1958 West Palm Beach

    1958 Print · USGS

    South Florida in the late fifties was a land of transition between massive agricultural works and rapid coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old canal networks, early rail lines like the Florida East Coast, and landmarks like the Moore Haven Lock or Jupiter Auxiliary Air Force Base.

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22. 1958 Map of Matlacha

    

    1958 Matlacha

    1958 Print · USGS

    Coastal Lee County is shown here in the late fifties as the bridge network linked isolated islands to the Florida mainland. Researchers can trace the early layout of Matlacha, the location of the Pine Island Lookout Tower, and Indian Field.

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25. 1958 Map of Fort Myers NW, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Fort Myers NW

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Caloosahatchee River waterfront and the emerging suburbs of North Fort Myers come alive in this late-fifties topographic record. Local historians can trace the foundations of the community through the English Sch, the State Prison Camp, and the Old Railroad Grade that once served the region.

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28. 1958 Map of Fort Myers SW, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Fort Myers SW

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Caloosahatchee River waterfront and Southwest Florida's early development are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Orangewood Sch, Truckland, and the Iona Sch (Abandoned).

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31. 1958 Map of Pine Island Center, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Pine Island Center

    1959 Print · USGS

    Coastal Lee County is documented here in the late fifties, showcasing the intricate mangrove shorelines and early island settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Matlacha, St James City, and the inland hub at Pine Island Center.

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34. 1959 Map of Tampa

    

    1959 Tampa

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Florida Gulf Coast appears in this late fifties survey during a period of steady coastal growth and established rail commerce. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and transit lines from Tampa to St Petersburg, or locate landmarks like Mac Dill AFB and Boca Grande.

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37. 1960 Map of Tampa

    

    1960 Tampa

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Florida Gulf Coast was undergoing a major transformation at the start of the sixties, with new bridges linking burgeoning cities across the bays. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of St Petersburg and Tampa, or locate coastal landmarks like Mac Dill AFB and the Sunshine Skyway.

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40. 1972 Map of Tampa, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Tampa

    1974 Print · USGS

    The Florida Gulf Coast appears in a period of significant growth during the early seventies, from the urban centers of the bay to the quiet southern keys. Researchers can trace the expansion of St Petersburg or locate family sites near Safety Harbor, Valrico, and Boca Ciega.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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