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2012 Map of Matlacha

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Matlacha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Matlacha Pass separates the mainland residential expansion of Cape Coral from the labyrinth of islands and mangroves characterizing this portion of Lee County. The map captures a transition between the dense, gridded suburban street networks of the mainland and the aquatic landscape of Charlotte Harbor. Settlements such as Matlacha Shores and Matlacha Isles sit at the edge of this transition, where the Pine Island Bridge provides the primary link across the water.

Aviation and navigation are central to the area's layout, evidenced by the Pine Island Airport and the Tranquility Bay Strip Airport. The intricate coastal geography includes numerous named islands and waterways like Big Smokehouse Key, Bird Rookery Keys, and Gator Slough. Historical land use is hinted at by features such as Indian Field and the Pine Island Lookout Tower, while newer developments like Tippen Hammock show the continued growth into the Florida wetlands.