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1958 Map of Olga

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Olga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Caloosahatchee River serves as the central artery for this Lee County landscape, where the transition from riparian wetlands to suburban expansion is clearly visible. Near the river's bend, the community of Olga stands opposite the Caloosahatchee River State Park, while further south, the massive grid system of Lehigh Acres begins to take shape. This residential growth is contrasted by the numerous flowing wells scattered throughout the rural sections and the heavy presence of drainage infrastructure, including the Fox Canal and Able Canal.

Local history is preserved at the Buckingham Cem and Alva Cem, providing key points of reference for genealogists. The map also documents former transport and aviation infrastructure, such as the Old Railroad Grade and an Airfield with a nearby Landing Strip. From the dense wetlands of Hickey Creek Swamp to the residential streets of Ft Myers Shores, the survey captures a specific era of Floridian development where water management and new settlements were rapidly reshaping the interior.