1957 Map of Punta Gorda Sw

About this map

The complex shoreline of the Gasparilla Sound - Charlotte Harbor State Aquatic Preserve reveals a landscape defined by intricate waterways and archaeological heritage. Native history is visible through a cluster of significant landmarks including Mound Key, Indian Mound, Cash Mound, and John Quiet Mound, situated where the mainland meets the shallow estuaries of Turtle Bay. This coastal environment features a mix of tidal creeks and stagnant water bodies such as Whidden Creek, Catfish Creek, and Forty Acre Pond.