Sarasota County Water Resources Atlas - Sarasota.WaterAtlas.org
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A Historical Geography of Southwest Florida Waterways: Anna Maria Sound to Lemon Bay
This full-color publication, the first in a series on southwest Florida waterways, discusses the history and development of southwest Florida, current conditions, nautical charts, and the future of the region. Includes a discussion of the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway (ICW), which has contributed to population growth in the region and altered the environmental characteristics of the estuary.
A Historical Geography of Southwest Florida Waterways: Placida Harbor to Marco Island
Second in a three-part series on southwest Florida waterways. Discusses the history and development of the region from Placida Harbor to Marco Islands. Contains numerous aerial, nautical and historical photos, and a chapter on development of the Caloosahatchee River.
- Cover, Table of Contents, and Acknowledgements (2,195 kb)
- Introduction (3,053 kb)
- Historical Development (46,350 kb)
- Inlet Dynamics (7,312 kb)
- Altering the Caloosahatchee (7,901 kb)
- Charting Waterway Change (867 kb)
- Glossary (1,043 kb)
- Scientific, Technical and Boating Information (1,745 kb)