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1973 Map of Fortymile Bend

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Fortymile Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Miccosukee Indian Reservation occupies a central role in this 1973 orthophotomap, which documents the complex intersection of traditional living spaces and modern infrastructure in the Florida Everglades. Stretching along the southern edge, the Tamiami Trail serves as the primary artery for the region, passing by Fortymile Bend and the Miccosukee Sch. The map reveals a landscape defined by seasonal water management, specifically within Conservation Area No 3B, where water is impounded periodically.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of specific family-named sites scattered across the wetlands, including Pete Osceolas Farm, Tommy Tigers Camp, and Jessie Willies Camp. To the northwest, the Dade-Collier Transition and Training Airport stands as a massive geometric contrast to the organic patterns of the Shark River Slough. Notable cultural landmarks like the Old Indians Burial Ground and the Smallpox Tommies Seminole Village provide essential context for the indigenous presence in this unique ecosystem.