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1953 Map of Brighton SE, 1984 Print
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1953 Map of Brighton SE

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The Brighton Indian Reservation dominates this landscape in Glades County, showcasing a community structured around vital water management systems and educational landmarks. In the early 1950s, the Brighton Indian Day Sch and the Indian Cem served as central points for local life, while the Reservation Boundary clearly delineated this sovereign space. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage and transport including the Harney Pond Canal and Indian Prairie Canal, which were essential for managing the low-lying terrain near Lake Okeechobee. To the south, settlements like Sarasota Colony and Jones Corner appear alongside Big Bear Beach, illustrating the intersection of residential life and the massive engineering works like the Spoil Bank that altered the natural hydrology of the Everglades edge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain