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1957 Map of El Jobean

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of El Jobean
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Seaboard Air Line railroad bridge serves as a primary transit spine across the Myakka River in this mid-century portrait of coastal Charlotte County. Centered on the waterfront community of El Jobean, the landscape is defined by the complex intersection of the river and Charlotte Harbor. This 1957 survey captures the area before the heavy development of the late 20th century, showing the intricate network of tidal creeks like Sam Knight Creek and Flopbuck Creek that feed into Tippecanoe Bay.

Southward, the Myakka Cutoff separates the mainland from the marshy expanse of Hog Island, while landmarks such as Cattle Dock Point and Ghost Point suggest the early maritime and agricultural history of the shoreline. Small settlements like Charlotte Beach are visible along the western shore, positioned near the mouth of Coral Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology, including the Sand Flats and various daybeacons that guided local navigation through these shallow estuarine waters.