1958 Map of Naples North

About this map

The coastal city of Naples is shown in the late 1950s as a developing hub defined by its intricate network of waterways and early aviation infrastructure. The shoreline is characterized by a series of barrier inlets and lagoons, including Inner Clam Bay and Outer Doctors Bay, which separate the mainland from the Gulf of Mexico. This period of growth is evident in the cluster of civic institutions such as the Hospital, Carver Sch, and Lake Park Sch. To the east, the Naples Airport occupies a prominent footprint near the Gordon River, while the tracks of the Atlantic Coast Line reach into the city. The map details the transition from mangrove-lined estuaries like Naples Bay to the emerging street grids and suburban blocks of a modernizing Florida resort town.