2015 Map of Brighton SW

About this map

Harney Pond Canal cuts diagonally through the northeast corner of this 2015 study, illustrating the complex water management systems of south-central Florida. This landscape is defined by the flat, marshy interface between Highlands County and Glades County, where the terrain is dominated by small, scattered wetlands and ephemeral pools. Near the northern boundary, Cabbage Island emerges as a distinctive landmark amidst the expansive sawgrass and scrub. In the southwest, the winding course of Gator Slough provides a natural drainage contrast to the straight, engineered lines of the region's canals. The map provides a precise view of the Public Land Survey System grid, documenting the township and range divisions that have historically organized this sparsely populated cattle and agricultural country.