1974 Map of Everglades 3 SW

About this map

The Florida State Miccosukee Indian Reservation occupies the northeastern corner of this 1974 orthophotomap, showing a complex mosaic of sawgrass prairies and tree islands. This specific survey, prepared from 1971 aerial photography, provides a rare visual record of the undeveloped Everglades interior along the boundary between Collier Co and Broward Co. The high-resolution imagery reveals the distinct textures of the wetlands, where subtle variations in elevation create the archipelago of hammocks that define the Miccosukee tribal lands. Free from major roads or modern infrastructure, the map preserves the state of the wilderness before later water management projects further altered the natural sheet-flow patterns of the region.