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1956 Map of Cleveland

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Cleveland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Cleveland and its neighboring riverfront settlements sit at the convergence of the Peace River and Shell Creek in this mid-century survey of Charlotte County. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, from the broad waters of Whidden Bay to the intricate branching of Prairie Creek and the long reach of Myrtle Slough. Transportation and development patterns are captured during a period of expansion, showing the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad cutting through the terrain alongside newer residential footprints like Harbour Heights and Sans Souci.

Southward, the influence of the County Airport and the emerging Tee and Green Estates signals the area's mid-century modernization. For those interested in historical infrastructure, the presence of an Old Railroad Grade and numerous flowing wells scattered across the southern wetlands provides evidence of earlier land use and water management. Local genealogy is anchored by the Cleveland Cem, situated just south of the primary settlement.