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1953 Map of Brighton

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this 1950s survey, illustrating a critical era of water management and land use in South Florida. Located along the Highlands Co Glades Co line, the region is defined by a vast network of drainage infrastructure, most notably the Indian Prairie Canal. Extensive earthen works, labeled as Spoil Bank, line the artificial waterways and property lines, signifying the intensive labor required to reclaim and manage this prairie terrain. The small settlement of Brighton sits at a crossroads in the northwest, serving as a primary point of reference in an area otherwise characterized by its scattered Flowing Wells and the clearly marked Reservation Boundary. This topographic study documents the engineering of the Florida interior before later 20th-century developments further altered the natural hydrology.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.5 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain