1958 Map of Alva

About this map

The Caloosahatchee River serves as the central artery for this Southwest Florida landscape, defining the development of riverfront settlements like Alva and Denaud. This late-1950s survey documents a pivotal moment of transformation as traditional citrus and ranching lands began to give way to large-scale residential planning. To the south, the emergence of Lehigh Acres is visible through an extensive and highly structured grid of waterways, including West Baker Canal and How Canal, illustrating the ambitious drainage and land-reclamation efforts of the mid-century era.