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2012 Map of Fiftymile Bend

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Fiftymile Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Big Cypress National Preserve defines the vast, wet landscape of this southern Florida quadrangle, where the human footprint is limited to a few isolated settlements and thin ribbons of asphalt. The community of Pinecrest sits at the southern edge, while Trail City is situated along the western border. Connectivity is provided by the straight path of highway 41 and the winding Loop Rd, which serves the small outpost at Trail Center.

Distinctive ecological features such as Corn Dance Hammock, Hunters Hammock, and the curiously named Snake Dance rise slightly above the surrounding terrain. In the northeast, the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport occupies a significant clearing, a stark geometric contrast to the natural hydrology. The map also records Fiftymile Bend, a notable waypoint on the trek through the Everglades wilderness.