2018 Map of Brighton SW

About this map

The Herbert Hoover Dike stands as a defining engineering feature along the southern boundary of this Florida landscape, illustrating the complex water management systems of the region. Spanning the border of Highlands and Glades counties, the terrain is characterized by extensive wetlands and drainage infrastructure. Notable hydrological features include the Harney Pond Canal and the winding course of Gator Slough, which feed into larger ecological zones like Cowbone Marsh and Sixmile Marsh. Amidst these wetlands, small rises in elevation like Cabbage Island provide distinct landmarks in an otherwise flat, water-dominated environment. The map details the transition from natural marshland to the highly regulated water control areas that define the northern reaches of the Everglades ecosystem.