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1958 Map of Sanibel

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Sanibel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Sanibel Island and the southern tip of Pine Island dominate this coastal survey, reflecting a maritime landscape before the era of intensive development. On the eastern tip of the island at Point Ybel, the Sanibel Island Lighthouse stands as a primary navigational landmark for vessels entering San Carlos Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. The interior of the island is marked by a network of wetlands and tidal waters, including Tarpon Bay and the smaller Ladyfinger Lake.

Social and civic life on the islands is anchored by the Sanibel Sch and Sanibel Cem, while the northern settlement of St James City serves as a hub on Pine Island. The presence of a Landing Field and a Flowing Well on the southern shore suggests a self-sufficient island community reliant on local resources and small-scale aviation for connectivity. The intricate coastline, defined by features like Dixie Beach and Shallow Cutoff, illustrates the dynamic nature of the Lee County barrier islands.