About this Guide The waters of Charlotte County, , include the large NAVIGATIONAL, HISTORICAL, a estuary Charlotte Harbor and the lower reaches of its two ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE of principal tributaries, the Peace River and the Myakka River. Greater Charlotte Harbor embraces all the tidal waters from Lemon Bay—largely in Sarasota County—south to Lee A Sense of time a Place County’s Estero Bay. This guide is designed to help boaters enjoy and appreciate the natural and cultural resources accessible from recreational vessels in the Charlotte Harbor vicinity. The maps and text display and describe features from the maritime history of the area; resources important BELOW: In April, 1947, the Punta Gorda Fish Company crew to boaters and anglers, including marinas and boat ramps; Who was Charlotte? displays company wares, probably on the fish dock at Maude the distribution of natural resources; and sources of infor- Street (now Fisherman’s Village). The company, established in Juan Ponce de Leon discovered the harbor in mation and assistance. 1897, was a mainstay of the local economy until the 1960s. 1513, and it bore his name for many years: Bahia L-R: Harry R. Dreggors, Andrew “Mullet” Owen, Tom Coleman, Juan Ponce, though some maps identified the harbor Do not rely on this guide for navigational purposes. Harry R. “Pete” Goulding, Mansel “Bum” Graham, Sammy Holmes, as Carlos Bay, for the Calusa chief, Cacique Carlos. Use the latest NOAA navigational charts. William H. Monson, Floyd Chadwick, William E. Guthrie. Florida remained Spanish territory until 1763, when The West Coast Inland Navigation District provided funding the Treaty of Paris ceded Florida to England. for this guide, which was prepared by the Florida Sea Grant King George III of England engaged Bernard College Program, with support of Charlotte County. Romans—born in Holland, trained as an engineer in England, and already part of a Florida survey team Content of this guide is also available on the Web: in 1764—to chart the coast of the Floridias [sic]. charlotte.ifas.ufl.edu/seagrant/ In A Concise Natural History of East and West Florida Credit: Charlotte County Historical Center (1775) he wrote of a new bay that “…contains a large river, which empties itself into the new harbour, SGEB 63 September 2008 ABOVE: In front of Adams Fish Market, a jacked-up of which I am the first explorer, we have given it the barge on the Punta Gorda waterfront, stands Mrs. name of Charlotte Harbour.” Brince Gillikin, ca. 1930. Mrs. Gillikin holds a couple Romans did not explain why he called the new bay of fish, and signs on the market offer “bay shrimp” Charlotte, but most likely it was for King George’s and “bay oysters.” The barge may have been fronting new wife. In 1761 the King married Charlotte of the approach to the Nesbit Street bridge that crossed Mecklenburg–Strelitz (1744–1818). Though the the Peace River, with the ice wharf visible in the English court was frugal and pious, background. the Queen actively sponsored extensive charities, To obtain additional copies of this guide, please contact: including hospitals, orphanages, the elderly, and music. When Thomas Jefferys created his important 1775 map of Florida, he labeled the bay “Charlotte Harbour formerly Carlos Bay.” Credit: Fort Myers Historical Museum Florida Sea Grant Charlotte County Extension Americans soon dropped the u from “harbour,” Credit: Charlotte County Historical Center P.O. Box 110400 25550 Harborview Rd., Unit 3 Gainesville, FL 32611-0400 Port Charlotte, FL 33980 but the name will long continue to honor (352) 392-5870 (941) 764-4340 a queen of England. LEFT: During the July 4, 1931 celebration/dedication of Barron Many thanks to Florida historian and former state COVER TOP: Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Collier Bridge, Collier’s yacht Baroness rides at anchor in the legislator Vernon Peeples, who provided valuable (portrait by Nathaniel Dance, c. 1769) research for this guide. Resources of the background. A temporary building was constructed for this Charlotte County Historical Center (Charlotte COVER MIDDLE: The auxiliary schooner Roamer, a fishing vessel, celebration (photo center). The bandstand, used for concerts County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources tied up at the Punta Gorda waterfront. and political speeches, was later moved to Marion Avenue. Department) supported the publication. The steel weather tower served from 1903-1960. COVER BOTTOM: The O.A. Bell Boat Works, photographed ca. Credit: Charlotte County Historical Center 1915, on the Punta Gorda waterfront near Retta Esplanade, was part of an important local industry.

ICE HOUSES Credit: Charlotte County HistoricalThomas Center Jefferys, THE Photos of British Geographer to the King, created this map in 1775 for his book, & FISH CABINS The American Atlas: Or, A Geographical Description of the Whole Dr. Joseph John Kirkbride Continent of America. The inset is an enlarged view Ice houses were collecting points where keepers would weigh of the portion outlined in red. catches from the fishing boats. Run boats brought ice from the In 1890 Philadelphia physi- Credit: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division Punta Gorda Ice Plant to preserve the catch, and transported cian Joseph John Kirkbride fish to Punta Gorda for processing and shipping by rail to the (1842-1899) visited Char- nation’s markets. The fish cabins provided accommodations lotte Harbor. He was not a for fishermen, allowing extended stays near the fishing grounds professional photographer, and providing places for gear and net maintenance. but an avid traveler who made Some of these structures remain today and are in the Kodak snapshots wherever he National Register of Historic Places, the United States journeyed. The Library of government’s official list of districts, sites, buildings, Congress maintains an exten- structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation. sive collection of his travel The structures shown in these photographs served their original photos from Maine, Georgia, purposes primarily in the first half of the 20th century. Now and South Florida, as well as privately owned and used for recreational purposes, they are some views from elsewhere in maintained to preserve their original character in appearence the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and in construction materials and methods. and Cuba.

ABOVE TOP: Newly restored after Hurricane RIGHT TOP PHOTOS: Charlie (2004), this ice house is in Bull Bay. The Hotel Punta Gorda was ABOVE BOTTOM: Brown pelicans and frigate near the location of today’s birds perch near a fish cabin in Bull Bay. Best Western Waterfront, at the foot of the U.S. 41 bridge over the Peace River. Dr. Kirkbride felt the hotel was worthy of at least two photo- graphs. Was he a guest? LEFT: This postcard shows the Barron Collier Bridge, with the Hotel Charlotte Harbor, the RIGHT BOTTOM PHOTOS: new name for Hotel Punta Gorda, after its Dr. Kirkbride voyaged Char- renovations and additions in the 1920s. lotte Harbor on the steamer Fire destroyed the hotel in 1959. Alice Howard. The caption on another photograph suggests a stop at the docks of Saint James City, at the south end of Pine Island. The mail Credit: David Rumsey Map Collection Credit: Charlotte County Historical Center (www.davidrumsey.com) steamer Clara passed in front Credit: of Dr. Kirkbride’s camera, Charlotte County evidently while he was aboard RIGHT: A residential district along Historical Center another vessel, perhaps the Retta Esplanade had been laid Alice Howard. out early in the city’s history. Credit: Charlotte County Historical Center LEFT: This pavilion was on Englewood Beach (“Punta Gorda Beach”) at or near today’s Chadwick Cove Marina. The date of the postcard is uncertain. THE Credit: SW Florida Historical Museum YACHT

BELOW: In a rare photo of George SHEILA Brown—perhaps the only one to exist—he holds John H. Teter, Jr., the child of one of Brown's employees at the Cleveland Marine Steam Ways.

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ABOVE: This view, probably from 1977, shows three bridges over the Peace River at Punta Gorda. From left are the Albert Credit: Charlotte County Historical Center Gilchrist Bridge (southbound U.S. 41/Tamiami Trail), completed 1976; center, the (old) Barron Collier Bridge, ABOVE: Fish wholesalers moved to the City Dock ABOVE: The National Hotel was on ABOVE: At the Cleveland Marine Steam Ways, the yacht Sheila shines completed 1931; and far right the original Charlotte Harbor at Maude Street when the Barron Collier Bridge the south shore of the Peace River in the sun on the marine railway. The owner of the boatbuilding Bridge, completed 1921. Also in 1921 a special taxing district was constructed at King Street, beginning in 1928. in the Cleveland community, company, George Brown, an African American, came to Punta Gorda of Desoto County, created to fund the bridge construction, At the time of the May 19, 1939, fire disaster the east of Punta Gorda. in the 1890s. He founded the company in 1916 and managed it until became Charlotte County. A new Barron Collier Bridge now West Coast Fish Company, Punta Gorda Fish 1945. Later, the firm’s machine shop became the community hall of provides northbound passage. Company, and the Rose Fish Company the Palms and Pines Riverside Resort. occupied the facilities. Credit: Florida Memory, StateCredit: Archives Florida of Memory, Florida Natural features of t area

RESOURCES MANGROVES of Charlotte Harbor Why is Charlotte Harbor’s water so brown? Mangroves are salt-tolerant shrubs and trees that form Greater Charlotte Harbor (including Lemon that form the head- DIRECTORY one of the most productive ecosystems in Charlotte Harbor. Bay to Estero Bay) is Florida’s second largest waters known as Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Mangrove forests are rich in life, providing food and a safe open water estuary connected to the sea, its Flatford Swamp. Marine fishing information and fishing regulations: haven for coastal and marine creatures. The trees filter level dominated by tides, but diluted by fresh- The Caloosahatchee (850) 488-6058 pollutants and play a major role in stabilizing shores and water runoff from the land. At 30 miles long and other rivers, preventing erosion. Decaying mangrove leaves help form and 7 miles wide, the harbor encompasses 270 streams, and wetlands also supply Report Fish Kills: (800) 636-0511 or square miles. Although a large estuary, the fresh water to the estuary. http://research.myfwc.com/fishkill/submit.asp a rich soup that supports inhabitants such as crabs and small fish. harbor is small in relation to its 4,468-square- The fresh water that flows into Charlotte mile drainage area. Approximately 17 square Harbor is naturally high in organic matter License & species identification info and much more: Three principal mangrove species—red, white, and www.myfwc.com/marine/ miles of land funnel water to every one square produced by all vegetation, including oaks, black—inhabit salty, brackish, or fresh water, especially mile of estuary. pines, and mangroves. Organic matter creates Florida Department of Environmental Protection intertidal areas sheltered from strong wave action. Red Charlotte Harbor’s drainage area, over 8 a natural browning of the water. Just as pine mangroves are most common. Black mangrove with its needles that fall on a sidewalk stain the Clean Marina Program: percent of Florida’s land surface, comprises arching prop roots often forms large, nearly impenetrable several watersheds. (A watershed is land area sidewalk brown, pine needles that fall into the www.dep.state.fl.us/cleanmarina/ colonies that provide an excellent nesting area and refuge river–as well as other organic matter that West Indian manatees are large, gray aquatic mammals. that drains rainwater to a given river, river Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves: (941) 575-5861 for birds and marine animals. The pencil-shaped aerial decomposes anywhere in the watershed and An adult manatee may be almost 10 feet long and weigh system, or other body of water). Encompassing www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/charlotte/ roots that protrude in large numbers above the soil around 2,350 square miles, the Peace River watershed makes its way to the river–stain the river water 800-1200 pounds. Manatees live in rivers, estuaries, saltwa- the tree and salty leaves that are whitish on the lower is the largest draining into Charlotte Harbor. brown. Because so much fresh water flows into State Parks: (850) 245-2157 ter bays, and canals. Manatees have no natural enemies; surface distinguish the black mangrove from its neighbors. The river begins in Polk County at the Peace Charlotte Harbor, the water is naturally darker www.floridastateparks.org/ however, many die from collisions with watercraft. Manatees White mangrove leaves provide the best clues for Creek drainage canal east of Winter Haven and and browner than adjacent estuaries, which are protected under federal and Florida state law. Report hazardous material incidents, such as spills: identification: leaves are the most broadly rounded of the at Saddle Creek, with headwaters east of Lake- have much smaller watersheds. It is unlawful to feed, touch, or disturb any manatee. State The amount of fresh water that flows into (800) 320-0519 (24 hr) mangroves and often have a shallow notch at the very tip. land, above Lake Hancock. Saddle and Peace penalties are a maximum fine of $500 and/or imprisonment Charlotte Harbor changes throughout the year. Mangroves reproduce in an unusual way. Their seeds creeks converge at Bartow, and the 105-mile Charlotte County Historical Center: (941) 629-7278 for up to 60 days. A federal penalty may be $100,000 and/or Rainfall is heaviest during the summer and fall, germinate while still on the mother plant, producing Peace River flows south to the harbor. 22958 Bayshore Road, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980 one year in prison. creating much high river flows and thus darker propagules that are dispersed by gravity and water. During Another major watershed, drained by the Myakka River, encompasses approximately 600 waters. In winter and spring the harbor water dispersal, embryonic development continues in the floating Florida Sea Grant: www.flseagrant.org (352) 392-5870 Some helpful tips for boaters: square miles. This watershed begins in Manatee can become quite clear if rainfall is scarce. propagule, and once a suitable habitat is encountered, the P.O. Box 110400, Gainesville, FL 32611-0400 • Wear polarized sunglasses and look for a snout, back, tail, County at the confluence of seven tributaries young plant is able to establish quickly. Elizabeth Staugler, Charlotte County Marine Agent: or flipper breaking the surface. A swimming manatee’s tail (941) 764-4346, [email protected] creates whirls or flat spots on the water. • Stay in deep-water channels. For high-speed water sports, BELOW LEFT: These red mangroves are on the shore in the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program: choose areas that manatees do not or cannot frequent. community of Port Charlotte. BELOW RIGHT: Charlotte Harbor www.chnep.org or (239) 338-2556 • Remain at least 50 feet away from manatees. Stop your waves toss a red mangrove propagule. prop if you must go closer. Obey speed zone signs and avoid Charlotte Harbor’s Aquatic & Shore Preserves Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program: posted manatee sanctuaries. www.fishinglinerecycling.org • Recycle your litter or throw it in a proper trash container. Florida’s waters and coasts are ours to In the late 1970s, the state began acquir- Debris such as discarded plastic bags or six-pack holders is enjoy and ours to protect. Essential to ing lands around Charlotte Harbor to create U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary dangerous to manatees and other wildlife. Properly discard Florida's distinctive character is the rich the Charlotte Harbor State Preserve as an Charlotte Harbor Flotilla 98, 070-09-08: or recycle monofilament line and fish hooks. bounty of its coasts, which sustained the earli- upland "buffer" to protect the aquatic http://a0700908.uscgaux.info/Flotilla_98_home.html • Feeding, providing water, or touching manatees may est inhabitants and attracts today’s tourists resources. The park was later renamed Char- North Port Flotilla 92, 070-09-02: encourage them to approach people who might harm them. and residents. Ironically, the pressures that lotte Harbor State Buffer Preserve and then, in http://a0700902.uscgaux.info/ result from increasing population endanger the 2004, it became the Charlotte Harbor Preserve Rotonda West Flotilla 89, 070-08-09: very features that draw people to Florida. State Park. By preserving upland habitats http://a0700809.uscgaux.info/ In 1975, Florida passed the Aquatic surrounding the aquatic preserves, the park Preserve Act to protect its living waters and to helps protect water quality, seagrasses, and Englewood Flotilla 87, 070+08-07: ensure that they are home forever to bird other habitats that are important to fish http://CoastGuardEnglewood.com/ rookeries and fish nurseries, freshwater and wildlife. springs and salt marshes, and seagrass mead- The preservation and protection of Charlotte Punta Gorda Police Department: Your Fishing Line! ows and mangrove forests. Today, Florida has Harbor is the goal of a continuing partnership (941) 639-4111; for emergency dial 911 RECYCLE Please 41 aquatic preserves encompassing nearly two between the five aquatic preserves and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department: Monofilament fishing line can last for centuries in million acres, five of which are within the state park. Together, the park and preserves (941) 639-2101; for emergency dial 911 the water, out of the sun’s ultra-violet rays. Each Greater Charlotte Harbor estuary complex: provide residents and visitors opportunities year, thousands of animals and many boat propellers they are Lemon Bay, Cape Haze, Gasparilla and access for boating, fishing, and other Punta Gorda Fire Department: become tangled in discarded fishing line. Shorebirds, Sound, Charlotte Harbor, Matlacha Pass, and recreational pursuits. (941) 575-5529; for emergency dial 911 sea turtles, and manatees can starve to death, lose Pine Island Sound. Charlotte County Fire/EMS: limbs, or drown because of entanglement. Divers can (941) 833-5600; for emergency dial 911 also become tangled in line. Please deposit used fishing line in the designated The Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park recycling containers at Charlotte County’s ramps and Web site is also a rich source of information: fishing piers. You can find more information at www.floridastateparks.org/charlotteharbor/default.cfm www.fishinglinerecycling.org To learn more about Florida’s aquatic preserves, visit This symbol indicates container www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/programs/aquatic.htm locations on the photo map. 53

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47 48 Historic Survey Monuments: 17 46 Witnesses to History Myakkahatchee(Big Slough) Creek “Hydrography from surveys made prior to 1900”: You may see 45 this on coastal charts of our area and wondered what went on prior 41 to 1900. Starting in the early 1800s our nation’s first scientific agency, the United States Coast Survey, surveyed this area. One 75 42 of the first Charlotte Harbor nautical charts was Coast Chart 175, 43 dated 1883. This beautiful chart and 20,000 other maps and Murdock charts are available at Hunter http://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/csdl/ctp/abstract.htm 776 41 The backbone of the coast survey was stone benchmarks called Creek 39 “monuments” along the shoreline. Horizontal angles were 40 measured among them, distances calculated, and a “triangular network” established. Crews of sounding vessels measured depths and determined the positions of the soundings by sextant angles 37A38 taken between pairs of control stations. When feasible, horizontal angles to a flag hoisted in the boat could be taken from two shore 37 stations. 11 36 The old monuments are obsolete in today’s GPS era. However,

35 they are generally found to be within a two-foot radius of their published position. Shell Creek 32 24 33 Below are GPS coordinates for five of the historic 31 monuments. Can you navigate to them on foot or by boat? 22 Those in the water are most visible at low tide. 12 5 7 Port Charlotte Station Year Latitude Longitude Long Credit: David Scott and Terry Tattar 30 Island 28B Punta Gorda 2 1934 N 026º 53.567’ W 082º 5.533’ Englewood 11 21 Halfway 1934 N 026º 51.367’ W 082º 9.433’ El Jobean 8 1

29 28A 777 Men 1943 N 026º 51.733’ W 082º 3.483’ 19 Charlotte 75 15 776 Locust Point 2 1934 N 026º 55.850’ W 082º 8.100’ 17 12 Coon 27 28 Hurry 1952 N 026º 46.400’ W 082º 11.067’ Myakka River 8 Harbor 6 Key 9 11 Lemon Bay 10 26 Gulf Cove Peace River

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