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1958 Map of Fort Myers

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

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Caloosahatchee River anchors this 1958 topographic portrait of Lee County, revealing a mid-century landscape of expanding residential subdivisions and established civic centers. The city of Fort Myers shows significant urban density, with a concentrated network of schools including Dunbar Sch, Gwynne Sch, and the St Francis Xavier Sch serving the local population. The Edison Bridge provides a vital link across the river, connecting the downtown core to northern settlements like Bayshore and Salvista.

Transitioning away from the riverfront, the map details the region's diverse infrastructure, from the Seaboard Coast Line railroad to the Orange River Lookout Tower. Notable local landmarks such as the Fish Hatchery and several historic burial grounds, including Oak Ridge Cem and the Hendry-Frierson Cem, offer specific points of interest for genealogists. The presence of numerous named islands like Beautiful Island and Ward Island highlights the intricate hydrology of the estuary before modern coastal developments further altered the shoreline.