2024 Map of Placida

About this map

Placida Harbor and the intricate coastal geography of the Gulf of Mexico dominate this 2024 survey of the Florida coastline near the Charlotte and Lee county line. The settlement of Rotonda is shown with its distinctive circular street design, while the coastal community of Placida serves as a gateway to the barrier islands. The map highlights a modern emphasis on recreation and conservation, featuring the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trail and protected lands like the Don Pedro Island State Park Trail. Maritime navigation remains central to the area's identity, evidenced by the Intracoastal Waterway and named passages like Gasparilla Pass and Bocilla Inlet. Further inland, the landscape is defined by finger canals and residential developments such as Cape Haze, nestled among numerous coves like Amberjack Cove and Blue Heron Cove.