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2015 Map of Matlacha

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Matlacha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Cape Coral and its intricate network of canals and residential streets dominate the eastern half of this survey, illustrating the extensive mid-century planning and expansion of this coastal community. The landscape transitions from the urban grid into the mangrove-lined waters of Matlacha Pass and Charlotte Harbor to the west. This interface between land and sea is marked by numerous island features such as West Island, Porpoise Point Island, and Tippen Hammock.

Transport and navigation are central to the area's layout, seen in the presence of Pine Island Airport and the Tranquility Bay Strip. The water-dependent nature of the region is evident through the prominent Gator Slough Canal and the clustered settlements of Matlacha Shores and Matlacha Isles, which sit at the gateway to the larger islands. Numerous keys, including the Bird Rookery Keys and Ben Coleman Keys, punctuate the shallow bay waters, reflecting the complex ecological and coastal geography of Lee County.