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1970 Map of Belle Glade

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Belle Glade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Herbert Hoover Dyke stands as the primary defensive barrier between the agricultural lands of Belle Glade and the waters of Lake Okeechobee. This orthophotomap provides a clear view of the reclaimed mucklands of the northern Everglades, where a rigid grid of drainage canals and fields supports the regional economy. Major water management features like the North New River Canal and Hillsboro Canal frame the settlements of Belle Glade and South Bay.

Institutional and community landmarks are central to the landscape, including the Glades Correctional Institution and the Everglades Experiment Station. Local history is visible in the distribution of schools such as Lake Shore Sch and the Rosenwald Sch, alongside infrastructure like the Florida East Coast railroad. The map also captures the layout of Torry Island and Kreamer Island just offshore in the lake.