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1958 Map of Pine Island Center

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Pine Island Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Pine Island and its surrounding mangrove-fringed waterways are captured in detail during the late 1950s, a period before significant modern residential development reshaped the coastline. The settlement of Pine Island Center serves as the inland hub, while the fishing community of Matlacha spans the narrow waters of Matlacha Pass near West Island. To the south, St James City marks the southern tip of the island, where the Monroe Canal and Dawson Canal provide vital water access for the local maritime economy.

The map reveals an intricate network of tidal channels and keys, including the uninhabited Little Pine Island and numerous named points like Underhill Point and Reckems Point. Evidence of the region's hydrology is found in the scattered Flowing Wells throughout the northern section. From the Caloosahatchee River to the open waters of San Carlos Bay, the survey documents a landscape defined by its reliance on the water, featuring remote locations like Starvation Key and Givney Key.