Old Maps of Fort Myers, Florida for Metal Detecting

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Fort Myers, FL maps

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  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 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1958 Map of Fort Myers SE, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fort Myers SE, 1959 Print
    1958 Fort Myers SE
    1959 Print · USGS
    Fort Myers enters a period of post-war expansion in the late fifties as residential subdivisions begin to push into the wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Page Park and Fort Myers Villas near the Page Airport.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 2012 Map of Fort Myers SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fort Myers SW, 2012 Print
    2012 Fort Myers SW
    2012 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lee County in the early 2010s reveals a landscape defined by the intricate canal systems of Cape Coral and the wide reach of the Caloosahatchee River. Researchers can trace established neighborhoods like Pine Manor or locate institutional landmarks such as the Edison State College - Lee Campus.

  12. 2012 Map of Fort Myers SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fort Myers SE, 2012 Print
    2012 Fort Myers SE
    2012 Print · USGS
    The suburban landscape of Lee County is shown here in the early twenty-first century, as it matured into a hub of aviation and leisure. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Myers Villas, Page Field Airport, and the Renaissance development.

  13. 2012 Map of Fort Myers NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fort Myers NW, 2012 Print
    2012 Fort Myers NW
    2012 Print · USGS
    The rapid development of Cape Coral and Lee County is visible in this modern era survey of the Florida coast. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Prospect Cem, the Pine Shadows Airpark, and the Paradise Yacht Club Marina.

  14. 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.

  15. 2015 Map of Fort Myers SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fort Myers SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Fort Myers SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Florida's Gulf Coast suburbs show significant expansion in the mid-2010s, as residential communities fill the space between the coast and the inland airport. Researchers can trace the development of Villas, Page Park, and the extensive grounds of Southwest Florida International Airport.

  16. 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.

  17. 2015 Map of Fort Myers NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fort Myers NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Fort Myers NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Cape Coral and North Fort Myers are shown in the mid-2010s as a master-planned expanse of canals and parkways. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Palmona Park, locate the Prospect Cemetery, and follow the path of the Okeechobee Waterway.

  18. 2015 Map of Fort Myers SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fort Myers SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Fort Myers SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Inland waterways and coastal expansion define this Lee County landscape as it appeared in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace the complex canal systems of Cape Coral and locate established communities like Harlem Heights and Shell Point Village.

  19. 2018 Map of Fort Myers NW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fort Myers NW, 2018 Print
    2018 Fort Myers NW
    2018 Print · USGS
    Florida's Gulf Coast suburbs are shown in detail during a period of significant growth in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Cape Coral and Palmona Park or locate sites like New Prospect Cem.

  20. 2018 Map of Fort Myers SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fort Myers SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Fort Myers SE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Southeast of the city center in the late 2010s, this area shows the rapid suburban growth of Lee County. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street-level development of established neighborhoods like Villas and Fort Myers Villas.

  21. 2018 Map of Fort Myers SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fort Myers SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Fort Myers SW
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Caloosahatchee River waterfront and its surrounding suburban communities define this part of Lee County in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhoods like Harlem Heights, Whiskey Creek, and the senior living community at Shell Point Village.

  22. 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.

  23. 2021 Map of Fort Myers SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fort Myers SW, 2021 Print
    2021 Fort Myers SW
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Lee County coast and its intricate canal networks are mapped here at the start of the 2020s. Genealogists and local researchers can locate modern landmarks and memorial sites like Fort Myers Memorial Gardens and the community of Shell Point Village.

  24. 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.

  25. 2021 Map of Fort Myers NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fort Myers NW, 2021 Print
    2021 Fort Myers NW
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Caloosahatchee River are captured here in the early 2020s, showing the extensive canal networks of Cape Coral. Trace residential growth and local landmarks like the Lee Government Center Cape Coral and Palmona Park.

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