1970 Map of Bunnell

The terrain is dominated by an intricate system of wetlands and watercourses, from the expansive Big Cypress Swamp and Black Point Swamp in the north to the Sweetwater Swamp in the south. These natural features are modified by human engineering, visible in the Black Canal and Parker Canal, which attempt to manage the water flowing toward Haw Creek and its tributary, Middle Haw Creek. This interplay between the rail-based town center and the surrounding swamp drainage system provides a clear view of the region's mid-century environmental and civic structure.