1958 Map of Olga

About this map

The Caloosahatchee River bisects this landscape of southwestern Florida during a period of mid-century suburban expansion. The community of Olga sits north of the river, while newer developments like Ft Myers Shores and the early grid of Lehigh Acres illustrate the era's changing land use. Away from the riverside settlements, the terrain is defined by a dense network of flowing wells and intricate waterways, including Telegraph Creek and Hickey Creek, which feeds into the substantial Hickey Creek Swamp. Significant genealogical landmarks appear at the Buckingham Cem and Alva Cem. Evidence of past industry and transportation is visible in the Old Railroad Grade (Abandoned) and a runway in the southern portion of the quadrangle, reflecting a transition from rural homesteads to more structured infrastructure.