1950s Maps of Captiva, Florida

Explore 4 historic maps of Captiva 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 Captiva's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Captiva's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Captiva, FL maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1958 Map of Captiva, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Captiva, 1959 Print
    1958 Captiva
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lee County coastline in the late fifties shows the barrier islands of Captiva Island and North Captiva Island before modern development. Trace local landmarks like the Chapel by the Sea or find the remote Big Bird Rookery.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 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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