Southwest Florida Map Collection, 1925-2017
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
- Extent:
- 22 Cubic Feet archival boxes
- 61 Cubic Feet flat file cabinets
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
The Southwest Florida Map Collection is a format-based collection that compiles maps and map-related ephemera from across our collections. The maps within the collection largely document the social, environmental, and ecological change of Southwest Florida from the early 20th century into the 21st. The collection contains topographic maps, hand-drawn maps, and aerial photography. Of particular note is the selection of material that depicts the Southwest Florida coast south of Tampa Bay.
- Arrangement:
The Southwest Florida Map Collection is arranged alphabetically by the collections from which the maps originate.
- Dimensions:
16.25 in x 13 in x 10.5 in
Each drawer is 32 in x 44 in x 3 in.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Aerial photography
Maps - Names:
- Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.