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2018 Map of Fort Basinger

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Fort Basinger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Fort Basinger occupies a strategic bend of the Kissimmee River, serving as a focal point for this rural landscape where Highlands and Okeechobee counties meet. The map reveals a land dominated by water and agricultural industry, characterized by sprawling dairy operations along Larson Dairy Rd and Butler Dairy Rd. The river's winding path is shadowed by the Florida National Scenic Trail, which crosses near Pearce Bridge.

Natural features like the Chandler Slough, Pitman Bay, and Long Cypress Slash illustrate the complex wetlands of the Florida interior. Local infrastructure supports both transit and small-scale aviation, evidenced by Co Rd 700 and the River Acres Airport. This survey captures a specific era of land management where traditional cattle and dairy heritage persists alongside preserved recreational corridors.