1958 Map of Naples South

About this map

The coastal environment of Naples takes center stage in this mid-century survey, updated in the late 1980s to show the burgeoning canal systems and residential development spreading south from the city core. The intricate network of finger canals and artificial lagoons contrasts sharply with the natural shoreline preserved further south within the Nature Conservancy lands. The map details the vital maritime gateways of the era, including Gordon Pass and the winding reaches of Naples Bay, which served as the primary navigation arteries before more modern infrastructure dominated the landscape.