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1958 Map of Matlacha

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Matlacha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Matlacha serves as a small coastal hub connecting the larger landmasses of Pine Island and Little Pine Island in this 1958 topographic survey. This coastal environment is defined by an intricate network of mangrove keys and tidal waters, including the expansive Matlacha Pass and Charlotte Harbor. The presence of the Pine Island Bridge and the Pine Island Ch indicates a developing community tied closely to the waterfront economy and transit.

Notable landmarks like Indian Field and the Pine Island Lookout Tower provide specific points of interest for local historians, while the numerous named islands such as Big Smokehouse Key, Bird Rookery Keys, and Porpoise Point Island reveal the complex geography of the Florida Gulf Coast before extensive modern dredging. Inland features like Tippen Hammock and Gator Slough further illustrate the native landscape of Lee County.