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1958 Map of Sears

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Sears
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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The Caloosahatchee River defines the northern reaches of this Florida landscape, where early water management and land development efforts are clearly visible. Near the northern edge, the City Boundary of La Belle extends toward the La Belle Airport, marking a period of municipal growth and aviation expansion. The terrain is characterized by numerous Marl Pits and several artesian sources, including a Flowing Well and Flowing Wells, which highlight the region's unique hydrology.

Evidence of the area's older infrastructure is preserved in the Old Railroad Grade running north-south, a vital terrestrial link through the wetlands that likely supported local industry. In the southeast corner, the small settlement of Sears sits along the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, connected to the broader region by the Roberts Canal. This network of canals and rail grades reflects the transition from wild marshland to a surveyed and managed agricultural territory.