1958 Map of Bonita Springs

About this map

Bonita Springs sits at the heart of this coastal transition in the late 1950s, where the Imperial River and Spring Creek wind through mangrove-lined estuaries toward Estero Bay. This survey captures the region just as modern development began to shape the shoreline, contrasting established areas like Council with the emerging grid of Naples Park. The landscape is defined by a complex network of waterways, including Little Hickory Bay and the Cocohatchee River, which flow out to the Gulf of Mexico through Wiggins Pass. Local landmarks of the era include the Crest Lawn Cem, a Drive-in Theater, and a Racetrack located south of Oak Creek. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad runs parallel to the coast, providing a vital transportation spine through the developing Lee and Collier county borderlands.