Metropolitan Fort Meyers Chamber of Commerce
1975

Pictorial Map of Fort Meyers Florida

Pictorial Map of Fort Meyers, Florida

DESCRIPTION: Pictorial Map of Fort Meyers, Florida. A brightly colored illustrated guide showing the Fort Myers area and nearby islands (Sanibel, Captiva, and Estero Island) extending westward to the Gulf of Mexico and eastward past Lehigh Acres. The Caloosahatchee River flows prominently through the center. Rather than a strict topographic depiction, it’s designed for tourist orientation, highlighting motels, attractions, farms, and local roads.

Verso with black and white advertisements for local businesses. Based on the businesses advertised ChatGPT estimates the age of the map from the early to the mid 1970's era.

Published by the Metropolitan Fort Meyers Chamber of Commerce.

CREATOR: Metropolitan Fort Meyers Chamber of Commerce

PUBLICATION DATE: 1975

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States

BODY OF WATER: Gulf of Mexico

CONDITION: Good. Folds, as issued. Clean.

COLORING: Offset litho.

ENGRAVER:

SIZE: 32 " x 21 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 130

PRICE: $250

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