Old Maps of Fort Myers, Florida for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Fort Myers. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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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. 2024 Map of Fort Myers SW, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fort Myers SW, 2024 Print
    2024 Fort Myers SW
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lee County is defined here by the wide Caloosahatchee River and the expanding residential corridors of the modern era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of communities like Iona, Harlem Heights, and the grounds of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens.

  12. 2024 Map of Fort Myers SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fort Myers SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Fort Myers SE
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southeast of downtown Fort Myers, this recent survey captures a landscape defined by rapid suburban growth and major aviation hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of planned communities like Gateway and Lehigh Acres or locate the Saint John XXIII Memorial Garden Cem.

  13. 2024 Map of Fort Myers NW, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fort Myers NW, 2024 Print
    2024 Fort Myers NW
    2024 Print · USGS
    The rapid development of Lee County's Gulf Coast is on full display in this modern survey of Cape Coral and its surrounding waterways. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Coral Ridge Gardens Cemetery or the residential grids of Palmona Park and Suncoast Estates.

  14. 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.

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