1957 Map of Punta Gorda

About this map

Punta Gorda sits at the convergence of the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor, showing a landscape defined by significant late-20th-century residential growth. This survey, updated with late-1980s data, reveals the extensive canal systems of Punta Gorda Isles and the development of Port Charlotte north of the river. The historic grid of the city center is contrasted by the expanding suburbs of Solana, Charlotte Park, and Harbour Heights. Infrastructure for the region's transport is well-documented, from the Barron Collier Bridge spanning the river to the CSX rail line and the County Airport. Local life and heritage are represented by landmarks such as the Charlotte High Sch, the Indian Springs Cem near Acline, and the Municipal Dock. The map also captures the natural margins of the harbor, including Mangrove Point and the Gasparilla Sound-Charlotte Harbor State Aquatic Preserve.