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1974 Map of Everglades 2 NW, 1976 Print
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1974 Map of Everglades 2 NW

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Levee 3 cuts a sharp diagonal through this 1970s orthophotomap, marking a stark divide in the South Florida landscape. This survey, compiled from 1971 aerial photography, documents the ongoing transformation of the Everglades as agricultural development began to square off against the natural wetlands. The presence of Deer Fence and a remote Landing Strip suggests the land's utility for large-scale ranching or private aviation during this era of expansion. Along the boundary between Hendry Co and Palm Beach Co, the map reveals a transition from the structured, gridded agricultural blocks in the west to the more fluid, untamed marsh patterns of the east, providing a rare visual record of water management and land use before later environmental restoration efforts changed the region's footprint.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1974
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain