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1972 Map of Chekika Island, 1976 Print
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1972 Map of Chekika Island

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Everglades National Park covers this landscape, characterized by the distinct linear vegetation patterns of the Shark Valley Slough. In the early 1970s, this area of Miami-Dade County remained a complex of sawgrass marshes and hardwood hammocks, including Chekika Island and Vulture Hammock. The orthophotomap format preserves the visual texture of the environment, showing the alignment of tree islands along the flow of water. Human interaction with the swamp is evidenced by infrastructure like the Blue Shanty Canal and a designated Airboat Trail. Natural landmarks such as Gumbo Limbo Hammock and Irongrape Hammock stand out as elevated terrain features amidst the wetlands. Significant hydrological data points, including a Gaging Sta, indicate the ongoing management of water levels through the slough and across Grossman Ridge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain