2018 Map of Captiva

About this map

Captiva Island and its northern neighbor North Captiva Island dominate this coastal survey of the Lee County barrier islands. The landscape is defined by the narrow ribbon of land separating the Gulf of Mexico from the shallow waters of Pine Island Sound. This geography reveals a distinct maritime and residential character, with Salty Approach Airport and Safety Harbor serving the isolated northern island, while the main settlement of Captiva is connected via Captiva Drive. The intricate network of tidal channels, including Redfish Pass, Roosevelt Channel, and Buck Key Channel, highlights the dynamic nature of these islands. Further inland, the map documents numerous small keys such as Josslyn Island and Demere Key, which have served as significant landmarks and ecological points within the Intracostal Waterway system.