2015 Map of Basinger NW

About this map

The Kissimmee River forms a winding natural boundary between Okeechobee and Highlands counties in this 2015 survey. The landscape is defined by the transition from open wetlands and sloughs to the distinct hammocks that provided dry ground for early settlement. The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses this terrain, passing through Bluff Hammock and Hickory Hammock as it follows the river's eastern flank. The small community of Plains sits at a crossroads in the central section, reflecting the area's agricultural character near the Istokpoga Canal. To the southwest, the shoreline of Lake Istokpoga and the settlement of Lake Annie mark the edges of a vast hydrologic system. Notable local landmarks like Hole in the Wall and Starvation Slough provide insight into the historical vernacular of the Florida heartland.