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2021 Map of Punta Gorda SW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Punta Gorda SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park dominates the coastal landscape of this 2021 survey, showcasing a complex network of wetlands and mangrove-lined waterways. The sheet captures the intricate geography of the southwestern Florida coast, where Gasparilla Sound and Charlotte Harbor meet. Evidence of early habitation is visible through named archaeological sites such as Mound Key, Cash Mound, and John Quiet Mound, which rise above the surrounding tidal flats.

Modern infrastructure is concentrated in the northern portion of the map, centered around the Coral Creek Airport and the residential street grids along Co Rd 771. The transition from developed land to the wilderness of the preserve is stark, with Catfish Creek and Whidden Creek winding through undeveloped marsh toward the Intracoastal Waterway. To the south, isolated landmarks like Cayo Pelau and Eagle Nest stand amidst the shallow waters of Bull Bay, marking a region defined by its reliance on maritime navigation and conservation.