2024 Map of Punta Gorda SW

About this map

Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge and the Island-Bay Wilderness dominate this coastal landscape, protecting a complex network of mangrove keys and tidal waters. The map reveals a transition between the suburban road networks of the north, including streets named for birds like Bluebird Dr and Robin Rd, and the untamed aquatic environments of Gasparilla Sound and Bull Bay. Archeological and geographical landmarks such as Mound Key and Cash Mound suggest a long history of human presence among the islands. Navigational features are prominent, with the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the western waters and Coral Creek Airport providing a point of access on the mainland. This 2024 survey documents the enduring contrast between the developed Charlotte County residential corridors and the protected preserves of the Florida coast.