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2024 Map of Arcadia SE

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Arcadia SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Prairie Creek and Myrtle Slough wind through the agricultural heart of southwestern Florida, defining a landscape shaped by drainage patterns and rural industry. In the northern reaches of the quadrangle, Hummingbirds Landing sits near the lowlands of Hog Bay and its associated Hog Bay Lake. This region is characterized by a strict grid of section lines and rural roads, including Co Rd 763 and Hog Bay Rd, which serve the various ranching and farming operations scattered across the DeSoto and Charlotte County line.

Aviation and water management are key markers of development here, represented by the Hennessy Airport and a series of named water bodies like Thimble Lake and Pine Island Lake. The map reveals a transition from the marshy terrain of the slough systems to the organized land divisions typical of modern Florida's interior, providing a clear look at how the natural hydrology interacts with contemporary land use.