1974 Map of Everglades 2 NW

About this map

Agricultural development and water management define this landscape on the boundary of Hendry Co and Palm Beach Co. The orthophotomap imagery highlights a distinct transition between the natural, water-saturated terrain of the Cypress Swamp and the geometric precision of human engineering. The Deer Fence Canal cuts a straight line across the center of the sheet, illustrating the mid-century efforts to drain and reclaim the Everglades for large-scale farming. In the southern half of the map, Levee 3 stands as a massive barrier against the natural flow of water, while a small Landing Strip nearby suggests the importance of aerial access in this remote portion of the Florida interior. These features together document a period of significant environmental modification for citrus or sugarcane production.