2018 Map of Black Hammock

About this map

Everglades National Park dominates this landscape, showing a vast expanse of sawgrass marsh and island hammocks within Miami-Dade County. This 2018 survey captures the intricate network of The Everglades in an era of ongoing hydrological restoration. Named high ground like Johnny Buck Hammock and Black Hammock stand as distinct ecological markers above the surrounding wetlands. The Shark River Slough flows through the western portion of the sheet, representing the primary drainage artery for this section of the river of grass. Along the northeastern edge, Grossman Ridge provides a subtle change in elevation, illustrating the delicate limestone and peat topography that defines this protected wilderness area.