1956 Map of Charlotte Harbor

About this map

Charlotte Harbor and the mouth of the Peace River anchor this mid-century look at the Florida Gulf Coast, where the transition from coastal wilderness to early residential development is clearly underway. The map highlights established centers like Punta Gorda alongside emerging communities such as Port Charlotte and Rotonda. The coastal geography is defined by a dense network of barrier islands including Gasparilla Island and Cayo Costa, separated by deep-water entries like Boca Grande Pass.