2012 Map of Cypress Lake

About this map

Cypress Lake dominates the center of this Central Florida landscape, its waters fed and drained by a complex network of natural and engineered waterways. To the southwest, the Hatchineha Canal connects this large water body to Lake Hatchineha, illustrating the regional hydrological management that defines this part of Polk County. The terrain is marked by distinctive hammocks—localized elevations of hardwood forest—such as Ike Hammock, Sheep Hammock, and Carson Hammock, which provide vertical relief in an otherwise low-lying area. Toward the eastern edge, Canoe Creek Rd and N Canoe Creek Rd represent the primary transit corridor, while the southeastern corner is defined by the marshy stretches of Coon Hammock and Scrub Slough. This landscape reveals a balance between preserved wetlands, such as Rough Island, and the drainage efforts evidenced by the Short Canal.