Basinger and Cornwell serve as the primary hubs in this central Florida landscape, situated along the border of Highlands and Okeechobee counties. The winding Kissimmee River cuts across the southwestern corner, accompanied by a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail. The terrain is defined by a series of wetlands and water features typical of the region, including Ash Slough, Chandler Slough, and the expansive Wolf Sawgrass Pond. To the west, Turkey Hammock provides a named landmark amidst the network of drainage ways like Gore Br. Large landholdings such as Chandler Ranch and Sherman Ranch dominate much of the acreage, while a dense grid of numbered roads, like NW 276th St, pushes into the northern sections of the map. For genealogists, the Basinger Cem provides a specific point of interest in the town of Basinger.
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1952 · Fort Kissimmee
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Taylor Creek NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Basinger
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Fort Basinger
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Fort Drum SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Basinger SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Basinger NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Taylor Creek SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Fort Kissimmee SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Fort Pierce
USGS Topo · 1:250,000