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1958 Map of Captiva

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Captiva Island and the surrounding Lee County keys are depicted here following a period of coastal survey updates in the early 1970s. The settlement of Captiva serves as the focal point of the southern island, featuring landmarks such as the Chapel by the Sea and a localized Flowing Well. The map highlights the intricate relationship between the land and sea, tracing the narrow passage of Redfish Pass and the protected waters of Chadwick Bayou and Roosevelt Channel behind Buck Key.

To the east, the vast expanse of Pine Island Sound is dotted with numerous small keys, including Josslyn Island, Benedict Key, and Hemp Island. Portions of the Pine Island National Wildlife Refuge are visible, alongside specialized coastal features like Demere Landing on the western edge of Pine Island. This survey provides a precise view of the shifting barrier island geography before more modern development altered these shorelines.