2021 Map of Chekika Island

About this map

Everglades National Park dominates this landscape in Miami-Dade County, preserving a vast expanse of the iconic Florida wetlands. The terrain is characterized by the slow southward movement of water through the Shark River Slough, a critical hydrographic feature of The Everglades. Scattered across this watery expanse are numerous tree islands, or hammocks, which provided vital high ground for human activity and biodiversity. Notable landmarks include Chekika Island in the north and a series of hammocks with evocative names like Vulture Hammock, Poinciana Hammock, and Gumbo Limbo Hammock. The presence of the Blue Shanty Canal and Grossman Ridge reflects the complex history of water management and natural topography in this unique subtropical environment.