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1958 Map of Captiva

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Captiva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Captiva Island and its surrounding keys are documented in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by tidal channels and barrier island geography. The settlement at Captiva serves as the primary hub, anchored by the iconic Chapel by the Sea and a modest network of roads. To the north, the island narrows significantly at the South Banks, leading toward the Landing Strip and Safety Harbor.

Maritime and ecological features dominate the eastern sound, including the Pine Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Pine Island Sound Aquatic Preserve. The map details the intricate waterways of Roosevelt Channel and Buck Key Channel, which separate the main island from Buck Key. Smaller landforms like Josslyn Island, Hemp Key, and Demere Key punctuate the sound, while the Flowing Well and Golf Course indicate the specific land use and utility infrastructure present during this era of coastal development.