Old Maps of Fort Myers Shores, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Fort Myers Shores. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Fort Myers Shores.


Fort Myers Shores, FL maps

(18)
  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1958 Map of Olga, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Olga, 1959 Print
    1958 Olga
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida is seen transitioning from wetlands to planned communities in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the early grid of Lehigh Acres and the rural origins of Buckingham alongside the Old Railroad Grade and Caloosahatchee River.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Fort Myers, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fort Myers, 1959 Print
    1958 Fort Myers
    1959 Print · USGS
    Fort Myers and the banks of the Caloosahatchee River are captured here in the late fifties, showing a city expanding into its surrounding wetlands. Genealogists can locate family sites near Fort Myers Cemetery or trace the early paths of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 2012 Map of Olga, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Olga, 2012 Print
    2012 Olga
    2012 Print · USGS
    Florida's inland waterways and residential growth are on full display in this early 21st-century survey of Lee County. Researchers can locate Buckingham Field Airport, trace the Caloosahatchee River shoreline, and find family history at Buckingham Cem.

  10. 2012 Map of Fort Myers, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fort Myers, 2012 Print
    2012 Fort Myers
    2012 Print · USGS
    Fort Myers and the Caloosahatchee River corridor are captured here at a moment of significant modern development. Researchers can trace the layout of historic burial grounds like Hendry Frierson Cem and locate landmarks such as Strayhorn Ranch Airport or Buzzard Roost.

  11. 2015 Map of Olga, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Olga, 2015 Print
    2015 Olga
    2015 Print · USGS
    Florida's Caloosahatchee River corridor comes into sharp focus during this period of suburban and canal expansion. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Buckingham Cem, the historic Buckingham Field, and the residential growth around Olga.

  12. 2015 Map of Fort Myers, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fort Myers, 2015 Print
    2015 Fort Myers
    2015 Print · USGS
    Fort Myers and the banks of the Caloosahatchee River are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by water and rapid growth. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Oak Ridge Cem, the old SCL RR corridor, and the Strayhorn Ranch Airport runway.

  13. 2018 Map of Fort Myers, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fort Myers, 2018 Print
    2018 Fort Myers
    2018 Print · USGS
    Fort Myers and its surrounding Lee County suburbs are captured here during a period of significant coastal growth and urban density. Researchers can trace historic burial sites like the Hendry-Frierson Cem or locate the Strayhorn Ranch Airport and Wilson Pigott Bridge along the river.

  14. 2018 Map of Olga, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Olga, 2018 Print
    2018 Olga
    2018 Print · USGS
    Eastern Lee County in the twenty-first century is defined by the intersection of the Caloosahatchee River and the rural heritage of the inland plains. Researchers can trace the layout of Buckingham Field, find the Buckingham Cemetery, and explore the wetlands of Telegraph Swamp.

  15. 2021 Map of Olga, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Olga, 2021 Print
    2021 Olga
    2021 Print · USGS
    Florida's Lee County is seen here during a period of modern residential growth along the historic Caloosahatchee River. Researchers can trace the layout of Buckingham Field or locate family sites at the Buckingham Cemetery and Alva Cem.

  16. 2021 Map of Fort Myers, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fort Myers, 2021 Print
    2021 Fort Myers
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Caloosahatchee River corridor comes alive in this contemporary look at the growth around Fort Myers and North Fort Myers. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of Fort Myers Cem and Oak Ridge Cem, or locate the historic Edison Bridge.

  17. 2024 Map of Olga, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Olga, 2024 Print
    2024 Olga
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Caloosahatchee River corridor comes into sharp focus during this period of residential expansion and park development. Trace family history at Alva Cem or explore the aviation legacy of Buckingham Field and the surrounding grids of Lehigh Acres.

  18. 2024 Map of Fort Myers, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fort Myers, 2024 Print
    2024 Fort Myers
    2024 Print · USGS
    Fort Myers and its surrounding Lee County communities are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the city expands along the Caloosahatchee. Genealogists can locate several key burial sites like Fort Myers Cem and Woodlawn Cem, while bush pilots can spot the Strayhorn Ranch Airport.

End of results
Showing maps 1-18 of 18

Top cities near Fort Myers Shores


Top neighborhoods of Fort Myers Shores


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Fort Myers Shores?
  • What is the oldest map of Fort Myers Shores?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Fort Myers Shores for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Fort Myers Shores?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Fort Myers Shores?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Fort Myers Shores?
  • Where are historical maps of Fort Myers Shores sourced from?

Explore Fort Myers Shores by time and use case