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2024 Map of Basinger

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Kissimmee River meanders along the boundary of Okeechobee and Highlands counties, defining a landscape defined by seasonal water flow and subtropical wetlands. This era shows the continued preservation of the northern Everglades through the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area, which protects critical habitats like Wolf Sawgrass Pond and Underhill Sawgrass Pond. The rural settlements of Basinger and Cornwell serve as local anchors, connected by a network of county roads and historic trails that cross the low-lying terrain.

Water management is central to the area's character, with drainage features such as Ash Slough, Chandler Slough, and Gore Branch threading between pockets of higher ground like Turkey Hammock. For those researching local history, the Basinger Cem provides a tangible link to the families who established themselves in this riverine environment. The map details a transition between protected wildlands and the ranching landscape that has long characterized this part of the Florida interior.