1958 Map of Fort Myers SW

About this map

The Caloosahatchee River serves as the central artery for this coastal Lee County landscape, separating the developing residential grid of Cape Coral from the established eastern shores of Fort Myers. In the late 1950s, the western bank shows the early patterns of dredging and canal building at Bimini Basin, a hallmark of the region's mid-century transformation. On the eastern side, residential expansion pushes south toward Pine Manor and Biggar, while older agricultural and maritime roots are visible in settlements like Iona.