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Old Maps of Sanibel, Florida

Explore 29 old maps of Sanibel, spanning from 1956 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Sanibel, 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 1958 Map of Sanibel, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Sanibel, 1959 Print
    1958 Sanibel
    1959 Print · USGS
    Sanibel Island and the surrounding Lee County waters appear here in the late fifties, showcasing a quiet coastal era defined by fishing and maritime navigation. Researchers can locate the Sanibel Island Lighthouse, the local Sanibel Sch, and the southern docks of St James City.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Wulfert, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Wulfert, 1959 Print
    1958 Wulfert
    1959 Print · USGS
    Sanibel and Captiva Islands are shown here in the late fifties, prior to heavy modern development. Researchers can trace the shifting inlets of Blind Pass and Old Blind Pass or locate the historic settlement of Wulfert near Dinken Bayou.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Map of Tampa
    1960 Tampa
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast was undergoing a major transformation at the start of the sixties, with new bridges linking burgeoning cities across the bays. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of St Petersburg and Tampa, or locate coastal landmarks like Mac Dill AFB and the Sunshine Skyway.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1972 Map of Tampa, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Tampa, 1974 Print
    1972 Tampa
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears in a period of significant growth during the early seventies, from the urban centers of the bay to the quiet southern keys. Researchers can trace the expansion of St Petersburg or locate family sites near Safety Harbor, Valrico, and Boca Ciega.
  25. 1981 Map of Sanibel, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Sanibel, 1982 Print
    1981 Sanibel
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Florida Gulf Coast appears as a patchwork of conservation and coastal life in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the protected boundaries of the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge or locate the historic Lighthouse at the tip of Sanibel Island.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1981 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1983 Print
    1981 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1983 Print
    1981 Charlotte Harbor
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida is captured in a period of significant growth during the early eighties, balancing new residential developments with vast protected preserves. Trace the expansion of Port Charlotte and Cape Coral alongside the Seaboard Coast Line and Cayo Costa State Preserve.
  31. 1994 Map of Captiva, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Captiva, 1998 Print
    1994 Captiva
    1998 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lee County in the 1990s reveals a delicate barrier island landscape shaped by tides and conservation efforts. Researchers can trace the layout of Captiva village and locate landmarks like the Chapel by the Sea or the remote Demere Landing.
  34. 2012 Map of Captiva, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Captiva, 2012 Print
    2012 Captiva
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Captiva, Lee County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2012 Map of Wulfert, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Wulfert, 2012 Print
    2012 Wulfert
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Wulfert, Lee County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2012 Map of Sanibel, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Sanibel, 2012 Print
    2012 Sanibel
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Saint James Mobile Home Park, Ybel, and other nearby areas
  43. 2015 Map of Sanibel, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sanibel, 2015 Print
    2015 Sanibel
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Saint James Mobile Home Park, Ybel, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Wulfert, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wulfert, 2015 Print
    2015 Wulfert
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Wulfert, Lee County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2015 Map of Captiva, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Captiva, 2015 Print
    2015 Captiva
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Captiva, Lee County, and other nearby areas
  52. 2018 Map of Wulfert, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wulfert, 2018 Print
    2018 Wulfert
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Wulfert, Lee County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2018 Map of Sanibel, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sanibel, 2018 Print
    2018 Sanibel
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Saint James Mobile Home Park, Ybel, and other nearby areas
  58. 2018 Map of Captiva, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Captiva, 2018 Print
    2018 Captiva
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Captiva, Lee County, and other nearby areas
  61. 2021 Map of Captiva, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Captiva, 2021 Print
    2021 Captiva
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Captiva, Lee County, and other nearby areas
  64. 2021 Map of Sanibel, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sanibel, 2021 Print
    2021 Sanibel
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Saint James Mobile Home Park, Ybel, and other nearby areas
  67. 2021 Map of Wulfert, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wulfert, 2021 Print
    2021 Wulfert
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Wulfert, Lee County, and other nearby areas
  70. 2024 Map of Sanibel, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Sanibel, 2024 Print
    2024 Sanibel
    2024 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Saint James Mobile Home Park, Ybel, and other nearby areas
  73. 2024 Map of Wulfert, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Wulfert, 2024 Print
    2024 Wulfert
    2024 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Wulfert, Lee County, and other nearby areas
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