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1957 Map of El Jobean

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of El Jobean
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Myakka River and Peace River converge here into the expanse of Charlotte Harbor, defining a landscape of tidal flats and intricate waterways. This survey, based on 1957 topography with 1980s updates, captures the development of El Jobean and the early footprints of Port Charlotte alongside much older features. An Old Railroad Grade cuts south through the terrain toward the water, a remnant of earlier transport networks.

The map details numerous ecological and coastal landmarks, from the sprawling Hog Island and McCall Sand Flats to smaller points with evocative names like Ghost Point and Cattle Dock Point. Large portions of the estuary are protected under the Gasparilla Sound - Charlotte Harbor State Aquatic Preserve, while inland areas show the growth of residential communities and several Trailer Parks near the coastal edge.