1958 Map of Fort Myers SW

About this map

The Caloosahatchee River dominates this coastal landscape, serving as the dividing line between the established growth of Fort Myers and the extensive canal developments of Cape Coral. Originally surveyed in 1958 and updated via photorevision in the late 1980s, the map reveals a transition from traditional agricultural lands and small settlements like Biggar and Truckland to dense residential grids. Numerous flowing wells are scattered across the flats south of the river, indicating the historical reliance on artesian water for the region’s early development. Significant local markers include the Memorial Gardens cemetery and the Iona Sch, the latter noted as abandoned by the time of revision. Along the shoreline, points such as Cattle Dock Point and Harney Point recall the area's maritime and ranching history, while new recreational spaces like Rutenburg County Park and multiple golf courses signify the mid-century shift toward a leisure-based economy.