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1958 Map of Pine Island Center

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

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Pine Island and the surrounding aquatic preserves characterize this coastal Florida landscape, where a transition from rural island life to suburban development is underway. To the west, Pine Island Sound and numerous smaller keys like Regla Island and Chino Island suggest a long-established maritime environment. Along the island's spine, St James City and Pine Island Center serve as primary hubs, while smaller landing spots like Masters Landing and residential pockets at Flamingo Bay dot the shoreline.

A stark contrast appears on the eastern side of Matlacha Pass, where the massive grid system of Cape Coral is rapidly expanding into the mainland. This 1980s photorevision reveals how extensive canal networks and planned residential blocks were replacing the natural drainage patterns of Punta Blanca Creek and the surrounding marshlands. The presence of several Flowing Wells and a Filtration Plant highlights the infrastructure required to support this burgeoning coastal population during a period of significant regional growth.