Historical Maps of Sanibel, Florida

What stories do these 25 old maps tell about Sanibel's past? From 1956 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Sanibel's history through maps:

  • Trace Sanibel's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Sanibel's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


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
    Covers Sanibel, including Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and other nearby areas

  2. 1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1982 Print
    1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor, 1982 Print
    1956 Charlotte Harbor
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, and other nearby areas

  3. 1956 Map of Tampa, 1987 Print
    1956 Map of Tampa, 1987 Print
    1956 Tampa
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Tampa, Saint Petersburg, and other nearby areas

  4. 1958 Map of Captiva, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Captiva, 1959 Print
    1958 Captiva
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Captiva, Lee County, and other nearby areas

  5. 1958 Map of Sanibel, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Sanibel, 1959 Print
    1958 Sanibel
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Saint James City, Punta Rassa, and other nearby areas

  6. 1958 Map of Wulfert, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Wulfert, 1959 Print
    1958 Wulfert
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Wulfert, Lee County, and other nearby areas

  7. 1958 Map of Sanibel, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Sanibel, 1962 Print
    1958 Sanibel
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Saint James City, Punta Rassa, and other nearby areas

  8. 1958 Map of Captiva, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Captiva, 1966 Print
    1958 Captiva
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Captiva, Lee County, and other nearby areas

  9. 1958 Map of Wulfert, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Wulfert, 1967 Print
    1958 Wulfert
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Wulfert, Lee County, and other nearby areas

  10. 1958 Map of Captiva, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Captiva, 1973 Print
    1958 Captiva
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Sanibel, including Captiva, Lee County, and other nearby areas

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