Old Maps of Lehigh Acres, Lee County for Metal Detecting

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Lehigh Acres, Lee County 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 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 Alva SW, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Alva SW, 1959 Print
    1958 Alva SW
    1959 Print · USGS
    Lee County is captured during the initial mid-century development of its inland wetlands and planned communities. Trace the early footprint of Lehigh Acres alongside natural features like Halfway Pond and the Able Canal.
    5 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 Alva, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Alva, 1959 Print
    1958 Alva
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Caloosahatchee River corridor in the late fifties shows a landscape in transition from rural riverfront settlements to planned residential grids. Genealogists and historians can trace early footprints in Alva and Denaud or study the massive canal systems like Love Canal and Townsend Canal.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Alva SE, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Alva SE, 1959 Print
    1958 Alva SE
    1959 Print · USGS
    Florida's interior wetlands near the Lee and Hendry county line are shown here in the late fifties as early residential planning began to take hold. Genealogists and historians can trace the early grid of Lehigh Acres alongside landmarks like the Corkscrew Lookout Tower and Twelvemile Slough.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 2024 Map of Alva SW, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Alva SW, 2024 Print
    2024 Alva SW
    2024 Print · USGS
    Florida's inland Lee County suburbs are captured here in the mid-2020s as modern residential expansion meets regional infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Lehigh Acres and Gateway alongside landmarks like Halfway Pond and the Southwest Florida International Airport.

  15. 2024 Map of Alva SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Alva SE, 2024 Print
    2024 Alva SE
    2024 Print · USGS
    Lehigh Acres and the surrounding tri-county borderlands are captured here in the mid-2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street-level development around Faith Lutheran Church Rose Garden Cem and the course of the Able Canal.

  16. 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.

  17. 2024 Map of Alva, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Alva, 2024 Print
    2024 Alva
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Caloosahatchee River valley in modern-day Lee and Hendry Counties shows the intersection of historical riverfront life and suburban expansion. Researchers can trace land use from the Old Lake Place Cem to the sprawling canal networks 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.

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