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1963 Map of Cooper City NE

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Cooper City NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Hydrological engineering dominates this Broward County landscape, defined by the vast marshlands of Conservation Area No 2A and Conservation Area No 2B. These impoundment zones are cordoned off by an extensive system of water control structures, including Levee No 36, Levee No 35A, and Levee No 35. The map records a pivotal era of South Florida development where massive drainage projects, such as the North New River Canal and Middle River Canal, were essential for managing the Everglades' water flow.

Residential expansion is visible along the eastern edge, particularly near the Lauderhill Corporate Boundary. Updated purple tinting from the early 1970s reveals the rapid transition from sawgrass wetlands to suburban street patterns and amenities like a local golf course. Technical infrastructure, including several gaging stations and control gates, illustrates the sophisticated level of water management required to sustain this growing coastal community.