1973 Map of Gator Hook Swamp

About this map

Gator Hook Swamp and the surrounding Big Cypress wilderness are depicted here during the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by seasonal water flow and cypress strands. The northern boundary of the map follows the vital Tamiami Trail and its parallel Tamiami Canal, which served as the primary east-west artery across the southern peninsula. Within this wetland mosaic, various linear cypress forests like Skillet Strand, Georges Strand, and Roberts Lakes Strand indicate the subtle drainage patterns toward the coast.