2015 Map of Black Hammock

About this map

Everglades National Park occupies the vast majority of this landscape, representing a critical preservation area of the southern Florida wetlands. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevation changes and the slow-moving waters of the Shark River Slough, which dominates the western half of the map. Higher ground is identified by specific hammocks and ridges that have long served as ecological landmarks in the sea of sawgrass. Among these are Johnny Buck Hammock in the north and the namesake Black Hammock centrally located. In the northeast, Grossman Ridge provides a distinct topographic contrast to the surrounding slough, illustrating the delicate balance of the Everglades ecosystem in Miami-Dade County during the early 21st century.