2024 Map of Doctors Hammock

About this map

Doctors Hammock serves as a focal point in this 2024 landscape where the wetlands of the Everglades meet managed agricultural and ranching lands. This transition is marked by several distinctive hardwood hammocks, including Dozier Hammock, which rise above the surrounding swampy terrain of the Big Cypress National Preserve along the southern boundary. The northern reaches are characterized by cypress strands and wetlands like Gum Swamp and Tony Strand, while the central portion reveals a network of rural roads such as Schultz Grade and Burdine Ranch Rd that service local ranching operations. The presence of the Big Cypress Ranch Airfield highlights the logistical demands of managing large tracts of land in this remote part of South Florida, where the Hendry and Collier County line defines the southern edge of the survey.