1958 Map of Bokeelia

About this map

Bokeelia and Pineland anchor the northern reaches of Pine Island in this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape dissolves into the intricate mangroves and shoals of Pine Island Sound. The map reveals a complex island geography including Useppa Island, Cabbage Key, and the diverse keys within the Pine Island National Wildlife Refuge. Of particular interest to local historians are the numerous archaeological sites noted as mounds, such as Old Ware Mound, Faulkner Mound, and Howard Mound, which point to an ancient indigenous presence long before the 20th-century development of the region. The 1972 revisions, indicated in purple, highlight the growth of local infrastructure, including a Trailer Park and residential expansion near Jug Creek. Coastal features like Point Blanco and the narrow passage at The Narrows define the western barrier, separating the protected sound from the open Gulf of Mexico.