2012 Map of Gator Lake

About this map

Gator Lake sits at the northern edge of this section of the Florida Everglades, a landscape dominated by the massive water management infrastructure of the early 21st century. The map highlights the engineered character of the region, where the diagonal path of the Miami Canal and the intersecting S New River Canal coordinate the flow of water across Broward County. These primary arteries are supported by secondary levees and roads such as L-67-A and L-67-C, which form a geometric grid over the wetlands. Unlike more developed areas of the state, this survey reveals an environment defined almost entirely by hydrological control and drainage projects, providing a clear record of the system of canals and embankments that underpin the modern South Florida landscape.