2015 Map of Fisheating Bay

About this map

Lakeport serves as a key access point on the northwestern shores of Lake Okeechobee, where the managed landscape of south Florida meets the open water. This 2015 survey illustrates a region defined by hydraulic engineering and recreational access, anchored by the massive Herbert Hoover Dyke and the Rim Canal that parallel the shoreline. The intricate network of waterways, including the Harney Pond Canal, Old Moore Haven Canal, and the natural flow of Fisheating Creek, reveals the ongoing effort to balance drainage with the preservation of the lake's ecological zones. Along the levee, the Florida National Scenic Trail provides a continuous path for hikers, passing landmarks like the Fisheating Creek Bridge. The map details the shallow shelf of the lake, naming distinctive aquatic features such as Monkey Box, Observation Shoal, and the various passes like Dynamite Pass and Whiddens Pass that navigate the marshy interior.