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1958 Map of Naples South

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Naples South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Naples is the central focus of this coastal study, which reflects the early 1970s expansion of the city alongside its mid-century topographic foundations. The map documents the intricate network of residential canals and dredged waterways that define the shoreline, with the Naples City Boundary extending through the southern wetlands. The maritime character of the area is emphasized by several key water bodies, including Naples Bay and Dollar Bay, which lead toward the open Gulf of Mexico.

A notable historical detail is the presence of the Kokomis Ferry operating near Gordon Pass, a vital link before further development transformed these coastal passages. To the south, the environment transitions into the protected waters of Rookery Bay and the narrow Little Marco Pass, showing the contrast between the growing urban footprint of the northern Naples blocks and the relatively undisturbed mangrove systems and tidal flats further down the coast.