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1956 Map of Punta Gorda Se

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Punta Gorda Se
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Charlotte Harbor dominates the western half of this survey, defining a coastline of intricate keys and tidal creeks. Along the eastern shore, the transition from maritime wilderness to residential development is evident, ranging from the established blocks of Punta Gorda and South Punta Gorda Heights to the emerging footprints of Tropical Gulf Acres and the northern reaches of Cape Coral. The landscape is a network of small water bodies like John Quiet Lakes and numerous named branches, including Whidden Branch and Winegourd Creek.

Cultural and environmental landmarks are scattered throughout the marshy terrain, such as Cockroach Mound and the navigational Charlotte Harbor Light No 2. The inland area is heavily marked by Flowing Wells and numerous Borrow Pits, indicating both the hydrological nature of the Florida shelf and the materials needed for mid-century road and home construction. The CSX rail line runs north-south, providing a backbone for the coastal settlements nestled against the Gasparilla Sound-Charlotte Harbor State Aquatic Preserve.