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1958 Map of Fort Myers NW

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Fort Myers NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Cape Coral and North Fort Myers appear in a moment of rapid transformation on this survey, which includes topographic data from 1958 and 1972 revisions. The sprawling suburban grid of Cape Coral is clearly visible, showing the massive engineering required to turn low-lying coastal land into a canal-linked community. Across the Caloosahatchee River, the established streets of Fort Myers connect to regional landmarks like the Edison Park Sch and High Sch.

Drainage and water management are the dominant themes of this landscape, from the Gator Slough Canal to numerous Flowing Wells dotting the northern reaches. For local historians, the presence of the State Prison Camp and the Prospect Cem provide specific points of interest. The map also documents mid-century recreational culture, including a Drive-in Theater and a Golf Course alongside older infrastructure like the Railroad and an Old Grade.