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1958 Map of Naples North

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Naples North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Vanderbilt Beach and the coastal edges of Collier County show the intense mid-century transformation of the Florida Gulf Coast. This map captures the evolving shoreline where natural features like Clam Pass and Doctors Pass meet an expanding network of dredged canals and residential developments. To the south, the city of Naples serves as the primary hub, anchored by the Naples Airport and the historic Gordon River corridor.

Detailed infrastructure for a growing community is evident through several educational and recreational landmarks. The layout includes Naples High Sch, Lake Park Sch, and the inland Barron G Collier High Sch, alongside numerous golf courses that define the local leisure economy. Natural freshwater bodies like Warbler Lake and Lake Cardinal contrast with the complex tidal waters of Venetian Bay and Moorings Bay, providing a clear view of the region's unique maritime and suburban geography before later decades of densification.