Brighton and the surrounding rangelands along the Highlands and Glades County line define this South Florida landscape. The area's character is shaped by an extensive network of water management features, including the Canal C-41a and the Indian Prairie Canal, which channel water across the flat terrain. Aviation interests are represented by the Lykes Brighton Airport, while the remote nature of the region is underscored by long, straight roadways such as Bullhead Grade and Co Rd 721. Towards the northeast, the vegetation shifts slightly at Long Cypress Slash. This map traces several Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including BIA Hwy 1289 and BIA Hwy 1306, which provide essential connectivity through these inland prairies and wetlands.
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1952 · Okeechobee NW
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1953 · Brighton NW
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1953 · Brighton SW
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1953 · Fort Basinger
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1953 · Brighton
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1953 · Brighton SE
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1953 · Okeechobee SW
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1953 · Basinger SW
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1953 · Taylor Creek SW
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1956 · Fort Pierce
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