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2024 Map of Corkscrew SE

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Corkscrew SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Orangetree sits at the heart of this Collier County landscape, where modern residential development meets the expansive Florida wetlands. The transition between suburban street grids and the natural environment is sharp, with numerous named wetland features such as Corkscrew Swamp and Bird Rookery Swamp bordering the community. The map details a complex network of numbered avenues and residential ways like Mystic River Dr and Inlet Cove Ln W, illustrating the methodical growth into the interior.

Beyond the residential core, the terrain is defined by its diverse hydrologic features. The presence of Big Corkscrew Island, Winchester Strand, and Horseshoe Marsh suggests a landscape of varying elevation and moisture levels, characteristic of this region. Named landmarks like Forth Island and Curry Island provide a sense of place for local history researchers, while the extent of the Shaggy Cypress Swamp indicates the preservation of the area's original swamp ecology amidst ongoing human expansion.