1958 Map of Alva

About this map

The Caloosahatchee River serves as the central artery of this Florida landscape, defining the boundary between established riverside settlements and the nascent development to the south. This 1950s survey, with mid-1970s revisions, highlights the contrast between the historic community of Alva and the rapidly expanding gridded streets of Lehigh Acres. The topography is shaped by an extensive network of water management features, including the Hickey Creek Canal and a dense system of irrigation and drainage channels such as the Love 1 Canal and King Canal. To the northeast, the settlement of Denaud sits along the river's bend, while Fort Simmons Branch and Banana Branch feed into the waterway. Industrial activity is represented by a large Quarry and scattered Gravel Pits, reflecting the literal extraction of materials used to build the region's mid-century infrastructure.