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1958 Map of Estero

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Estero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Estero Bay and its intricate network of mangrove islands and tidal creeks define this coastal Florida landscape during the late twentieth century. The map highlights the unique legacy of the Koreshan Unity settlement, specifically noting the Koreshan State Park and the Koreshan Unity Cem along the Estero River. In this era, the inland area shows residential growth around the community of San Carlos Park, which is dotted with water bodies like Lily Lake and Spruce Lake.

Significant ecological and historical landmarks are preserved across the bay, including the archaeological site of Mound Key and the sprawling Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. Moving south toward Big Hickory Island, the map details the shifting shoreline and the development of public spaces such as Carl E Johnson Co Park. Numerous artesian sources, marked as Flowing Well, indicate the importance of the local aquifer to the small communities of Estero and Council.