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1958 Map of Fort Myers SW

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Fort Myers SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Caloosahatchee River dominates this mid-century landscape, revealing a complex shoreline of points and bights before the era of intensive coastal development. Along the eastern banks, the southern reaches of Fort Myers show a structured grid of streets and residential blocks, including Orangewood Sch and the Memorial Gardens cemetery. To the south and west, the terrain shifts into a more rural character defined by the small settlements of Biggar and Truckland.

Tracing the inland features reveals a history of transit and land use, from the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the southeastern corner to the numerous Flowing Wells scattered throughout the western sections. Evidence of local education and industry is grounded in sites like the Iona Sch (Abandoned) and a Quarry near the river. Along the water, distinctive landmarks such as Cattle Dock Point, Harney Point, and Palmetto Point provide vital reference points for understanding the historic Lee County shoreline.