1973 Map of Fort Lauderdale 2 SW

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The Everglades dominate this orthophotomap, showing a landscape defined by water management and conservation efforts in the early 1970s. This survey, published by the U.S. Geological Survey, uses aerial photography to capture the intricate network of the North New River Canal and the protective Levee 38 E and Levee 38 W systems. Large sections of the terrain are designated as Wildlife Management Area and Conservation Area No 2A, where water is periodically impounded to regulate the flow across the marshy expanse. Human navigation through this specialized environment is visible through a series of specialized paths, including the Airboat Trail and the curiously named Weasel Trail, which cut through the vegetation. A lone Gaging Sta stands as a testament to the ongoing hydrological monitoring required to maintain this fragile ecosystem at the intersection of Palm Beach and Broward counties.