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2015 Map of Barley Barber Swamp

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Barley Barber Swamp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Barley Barber Swamp and the surrounding Martin County wetlands dominate this 2015 landscape, showcasing the complex water management systems of south-central Florida. The map details a transition from the natural terrain of Allapattah Flats to the engineered hydrology of the Saint Lucie Canal and the Okeechobee Waterway. Transportation infrastructure is a central theme, with SW Warfield Blvd slicing diagonally across the terrain, accompanied by the industrial spine of the Florida East Coast railway.

Small settlements like Zana and Bessemer are situated along these transit corridors, reflecting the area's historical reliance on rail and road for development. Local aviation is represented by the Horseshoe Acres Airpark, while a network of named local roads, such as SW Farm Rd and SW Cardamine St, reveals the layout of rural blocks and agricultural parcels. The presence of the L-65 Canal further underscores the reclaimed nature of this environment, where drainage and irrigation define the limits of settlement.