1995 Map of Marco Island

About this map

Marco and its complex network of man-made canals and coastal developments define this mid-1990s portrait of Southwest Florida. The map illustrates the intense residential expansion of the island, including the prominent Marco Beach shoreline and the centralized Barfield Sch. To the north, the finger islands of the Isles of Capri stand out against the waters of Johnson Bay, while the eastern portion of the quadrangle remains largely dominated by the mangroves and tidal channels of the Cape Romano Ten Thousand Islands State Aquatic Preserve. This contrast between the engineered waterfront of the main settlement and the wilder reaches of Horrs Island and Kice Island highlights the era's balance of growth and preservation. Notable infrastructure includes the Toll Bridge connecting the north end of the island and a Landing Strip situated near McIlvane Bay.