1958 Map of Estero

About this map

Estero and the surrounding Lee County coast appear here during a period of transition, where established citrus and agricultural lands meet new residential developments like San Carlos Park. The landscape is defined by the complex waterways of Estero Bay, where numerous islands such as Mound Key and Lovers Key are separated by tidal passes including New Pass and Big Hickory Pass. Evidence of the area's unique social history is preserved at the Koreshan Unity Cem near the Estero River. The interior topography is characterized by a high water table, noted by the density of Flowing Wells and the series of small lakes like Lily Lake and Spruce Lake. Transportation and drainage infrastructure are central to the region's layout, anchored by the Atlantic Coast Line railroad corridor and the engineered path of the Tenmile Canal.