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2021 Map of Airplane Prairie

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Airplane Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Big Cypress National Preserve defines the landscape of this portion of Collier County, where the topography is shaped by slow-moving water and seasonal wetlands. The map illustrates a complex network of ecological corridors including Deep Lake Strand and East Crossing Strand, which represent the characteristic forested wetlands of the Florida Everglades ecosystem. The presence of Airplane Prairie indicates a distinctive opening in the cypress canopy, a feature often associated with slightly higher elevations or different soil compositions within the swamp.

Remote backcountry trails provide the only terrestrial access through this watery terrain. Historical movement across the preserve is marked by routes such as Concho Billie Trl and Bamboos Trl, while localized features like Mud Lake and the Stump Camp Trl suggest a history of seasonal camps and traditional use. This map is essential for understanding the drainage patterns and primitive trail networks in one of Florida's most significant protected wilderness areas.