1958 Map of Bokeelia

About this map

Bokeelia serves as the primary hub at the northern tip of Pine Island, where the settlement meets the expanse of Charlotte Harbor. This 1958 topographic survey reveals an intricate coastal environment defined by historical shell mounds such as Howard Mound and Faulkner Mound, indicating a long history of human presence among the mangroves and bayous. To the west, the protective barrier of La Costa Island separates the quiet waters of Pelican Bay and Primo Bay from the open Gulf of Mexico. The map documents a network of narrow passes and shallow shoals, including the Jug Creek Shoal and Patricio Shoal, which governed local navigation before modern dredging. Smaller island outposts like Useppa Island and Mondongo Island are clearly delineated, showing the isolation and specific geography of the Lee County coast during the mid-twentieth century.