1950s Maps of Cape Coral, Florida

Explore 12 historic maps of Cape Coral from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Cape Coral's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Cape Coral, FL maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1957 Map of Gilchrist, 1958 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of West Palm Beach
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Matlacha
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Fort Myers NW, 1959 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Fort Myers SW, 1959 Print
    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).
    6 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Pine Island Center, 1959 Print
    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.
    6 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Tampa
    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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