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1958 Map of Alva SE, 1959 Print
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1958 Map of Alva SE

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Lehigh Acres appears in its early development stages on this late 1950s survey, marked by a burgeoning street grid that contrasts sharply with the surrounding subtropical wetlands. The landscape is defined by complex drainage patterns, where the Townsend Canal and natural features like Twelvemile Slough and Fussell Slough negotiate the low-lying terrain. The map captures a pivotal transition in Southwest Florida, where systematic land planning began to overlay the traditional cattle and wilderness areas of the interior. The presence of the Corkscrew Lookout Tower and isolated landmarks like the Flowing Well highlight the area's history as a remote frontier before the mid-century population boom. This survey preserves the exact boundaries between Lee, Hendry, and Collier counties as they existed before decades of further suburban expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain