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Publication #SGEB 63

 

Navigational, Historical, and Environmental Perspective of Charlotte County Waterways1

David A. Fann, Robert A. Swett, and Elizabeth Staugler2

Abstract

A navigational, historical and environmental perspective of Charlotte County waterways uses natural-color aerial photographs, along with historic pictures and maps to help visitors and residents enjoy and appreciate what they can see and access from recreational vessels.

With a strong maritime emphasis, the maps and text present features from the history of the county; resources important to boaters and anglers (including marinas and boat ramps); the distribution of wildlife and natural resources; and sources of information and assistance.

One side of the folded, 22- by 34-inch guide is a photomap, a mosaic of natural color aerial photographs taken in 2008. It shows locations of navigational aides; marinas and boatyards that cater to recreational vessels; boat ramps; and points of interest accessible by boat. An inset feature discusses "Historic Survey Monuments: Witnesses to History," and tables present details of the marinas, boatyards, boat ramps, and points of interest.

The other side features vignettes of history such as the origin of the county's name, the importance of fishing and boatbuilding in the region, and photographs by visitors to Charlotte Harbor. Photos from the archives of the Charlotte County Historical Center provide intimate glimpses into this rich history.

There is additional information on natural features of the area: mangroves, manatees, bay waters, and shore resources. A resource directory lists contacts for emergencies and for further information. The actual map is 22" x 34".

Footnotes

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This document is SGEB 63, one of a series of the Sea Grant Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date September 01, 2008. Revised October 30, 1998. Reviewed October 01, 2011. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.

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David A. Fann, Florida Sea Grant, PO Box 110400, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-0400; dafann@ufl.edu. Robert A. Swett, Florida Sea Grant and the Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Forest Resources and Conservation; rswett@ufl.edu. Elizabeth Staugler, Florida Sea Grant marine Extension agent, Charlotte County Cooperative Extension Service, 25550 Harbor View Road, Unit 3, Port Charlotte, FL, 33980, staugler@ufl.edu.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. For more information on obtaining other extension publications, contact your county Cooperative Extension service.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Nick T. Place, Dean.