1958 Map of Bokeelia

About this map

Bokeelia and Pineland anchor this coastal survey, which documents the intricate barrier islands and mangrove-lined waterways of Lee County during the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by the expansive Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound, dotted with dozens of named keys and islands including Useppa Island, Cabbage Key, and the long stretch of Cayo Costa bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Archaeologically significant sites are clearly marked, such as Howard Mound, Faulkner Mound, and Old Ware Mound, pointing to the ancient history of human habitation in this subtropical environment. Topographic detail also records the extent of the Pine Island National Wildlife Refuge and the evolving shoreline along Jug Creek and Pelican Pass. Revisions from the early 1970s illustrate the development of residential canal systems and roads like State Road 767 as the region transitioned toward its modern character.