2021 Map of Custard Apple Hammock

About this map

The Everglades landscape dominates this 2021 survey, illustrating a vast expanse of wetland ecology within the southern reach of the peninsula. The map centers on the Custard Apple Hammock, a distinct hardwood rise that provides a rare point of elevation and terrestrial vegetation within the surrounding marsh. This area is defined by the slow movement of the Shark River Slough, a primary drainage artery that facilitates the southward flow of water through the glades. Positioned along the boundary of Broward and Miami-Dade counties, the map captures a portion of the wilderness preserved for conservation, showing no modern roads or permanent human settlements. The presence of the namesake hammock suggests the importance of these ecological islands for local wildlife and the region's natural history prior to modern drainage efforts.