2015 Map of Naples South

About this map

Port Royal and the southern waterfront of Naples anchor this coastal survey, where the developed grids of Royal Harbor meet the intricate mangrove shorelines of the western Everglades. The map captures a landscape defined by water and land reclamation, from the residential canals along Naples Bay to the protected wildness of Rookery Bay and Shell Bay. Navigational features like Gordon Pass and the Calhoun Channel illustrate the vital connection between the mainland and the Gulf of Mexico. Moving south, the terrain shifts from the urban footprint of Naples to a complex archipelago of barrier islands including Keewaydin Island, Halloway Island, and Little Marco Island. This 2015 perspective shows the modern balance between high-end coastal real estate and the preservation of the Sand Hill and Munlin Creek ecosystems.