2015 Map of Chekika Island

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Everglades National Park dominates this landscape, preserving a delicate subtropical wilderness defined by slow-moving water and elevated tree islands. The hydrology is centered on the Shark River Slough, a broad drainage way that supports the region's unique ecology. Dotted throughout this marshy expanse are numerous "hammocks"—small, raised stands of hardwood trees named after local natural features and historical figures. These include Vulture Hammock, Poinciana Hammock, and the eponymous Chekika Island. Man-made water management is represented by the Blue Shanty Canal, which cuts through the northeastern portion of the quadrangle. At the southern edge, the terrain rises slightly toward Grossman Ridge, marking a subtle shift in the low-lying topography of Miami-Dade County.