2015 Map of Bowling Green

About this map

Fort Meade and Bowling Green anchor this 2015 study of the Central Florida landscape, where the Peace River carves a path through the heart of the phosphate mining district. The terrain is defined by the heavy industrial footprint of open-pit mining operations, visible in the massive settling ponds and reclaimed land surrounding Sand Mtn. Family and local history is preserved at the Fort Meade Cem, New Hope Cem, and Pleasant Grove Cem, which stand as quiet landmarks amid the shifting topography of the mines. The drainage network, including Bowlegs Cr and Whidden Cr, illustrates the complex hydrology of the region as it transitions from the settled streets of southern Polk County into the agricultural and mining tracts of Hardee County.