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1957 Map of Punta Gorda

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Punta Gorda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Punta Gorda sits at the convergence of the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor, serving as a vital mid-century coastal hub during a period of significant growth. The street grid of the city center is well-defined by thoroughfares like Marion and Taylor streets, extending toward the Municipal Dock and the City Beach Park. To the north, the emerging development of Port Charlotte is visible, alongside the riverside communities of Harbor View and Harbour Heights.

Transport and industry are centered on the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and the Punta Gorda Airport to the southeast. The landscape is characterized by its tidal geography, from the mangrove-lined shores of Mangrove Point to the wetlands surrounding Alligator Creek. Cultural landmarks including the Charlotte High Sch, County Fairgrounds, and the Indian Springs Cem provide essential touchpoints for genealogists tracing the local community's mid-century footprint.