2015 Map of Punta Gorda

About this map

Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte flank the wide mouth of the Peace River in this 2015 U.S. Geological Survey representation of Charlotte County. The map details a landscape defined by intricate canal systems and coastal residential developments, including Punta Gorda Isles and Riviera Lagoons. This modern survey illustrates the high degree of late-20th and early-21st-century coastal engineering, where man-made waterways like the Morningstar Canal Bridge and Sunset Canal Bridge facilitate inland navigation. Across the water, the settlement of Harbour Heights and the waterfront commerce of Fishermens Village highlight the regional reliance on the harbor. Genealogical and local interest points include the Indian Springs Cem near Acline and the campus of Edison College Charlotte, while markers like Grassy Point and Live Oak Point indicate the natural shoreline features remaining amidst the suburban growth.