The Caloosahatchee River serves as the central artery of this Lee County landscape, separating the settlement of Olga from the northern reaches near Telegraph Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates a complex water management system where natural water bodies like Hickey Cr and Trout Cr meet engineered waterways such as Lehighs Canal, West Easy Canal, and Abbe Canal. To the south, the sprawling grounds of Buckingham Field Airport highlight the area's aviation history, while the nearby Buckingham Cem provides a focal point for local genealogical research. The map also captures the residential expansion eastward toward Owanita, showing a grid of streets and canals that defines the modern character of these riverside communities. The transition from the rural northern banks to the more densely developed southern corridors reflects the ongoing evolution of the Florida Gulf Coast interior.
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1956 · Telegraph Swamp
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · West Palm Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · West Palm Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Tuckers Corner
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Telegraph Swamp SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · West Palm Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Olga
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Alva SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Fort Myers
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Alva
USGS Topo · 1:24,000