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1953 Map of Brighton SE

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation dominates this 1950s landscape, illustrating a period of significant water management and community development in Glades County. The land is marked by an extensive network of infrastructure, including the Indian Prairie Canal and the Harney Pond Canal, which reflect efforts to drain and control the Florida interior near the northern shores of Lake Okeechobee. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Brighton Indian Day Sch, an Indian Ch, and an Indian Cem provides concrete locations for community life during the mid-century. Along the shoreline, Bear Beach and the Sarasota Colony stand near the Boat Canal, while numerous Windmill sites and several instances of a Flowing Well indicate the reliance on groundwater for the cattle and agricultural operations of the era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain