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2021 Map of Fiftymile Bend

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Fiftymile Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Big Cypress National Preserve dominates this section of the Florida Everglades, revealing the intricate water-and-land patterns of the subtropical wilderness. The landscape is defined by the Tamiami Canal Number C-4 and the critical intersection at Fiftymile Bend, where transit corridors cut through the swamp. The survey details specific ecological features like Corn Dance Hammock and the Roberts Lakes Strand, reflecting the varying elevations that allow for hardwood growth amidst the wetlands.

Human activity is concentrated along the southern edge and the highway, with small settlements like Pinecrest and Trail Center providing points of reference in the vast marsh. The presence of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport in the northeast quadrant highlights the era's infrastructure, while the Loop Road and trails like the Red Bird Return Tr offer a look at the paths used to navigate the Danhoff Slough and surrounding terrain.