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2018 Map of Baird

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Baird
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Baird and Fort Green anchor this South Florida landscape near the border of Polk and Hardee Counties, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways and managed land. The area is heavily influenced by the drainage systems of Payne Creek and its tributaries, including Little Payne Creek and Olive Branch. Significant environmental features like Hookers Prairie in the northeast corner highlight the naturally low-lying, marshy character of the region.

Local transportation is facilitated by a grid of rural routes such as Old Hwy 37 and Old Brewster Road, reflecting the area's agricultural and industrial history. The presence of Mills Road and Walker Road suggests a landscape shaped by established family landholdings and local industry. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure and hydraulic patterns that characterize this portion of the Florida interior before further modern development.