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1958 Map of Bonita Springs

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Bonita Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Imperial River and Cocohatchee River wind through a complex system of mangroves and tidal basins on this southwest Florida coastal survey. During this mid-century period, the transition from old Florida settlements to modern development is visible in the grid of Naples Park and the emerging tracts of Palm River Estates. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad runs inland, parallel to the coast, passing through the established community of Bonita Springs.

Along the barrier islands, Bonita Beach and Big Hickory Island protect the inner waters of Estero Bay and Little Hickory Bay. Cultural landmarks of the era include a Drive-in Theater near the Crest Lawn Cem, highlighting the local infrastructure before the rapid expansion of the late 20th century. The map also delineates the boundary between Lee Co and Collier Co as it crosses through the tidal marshes.