2012 Map of Horseshoe Head

About this map

Big Cypress National Preserve defines the northwestern corner of this territory, where the straight line of the Interceptor Canal cuts through the marshy landscape. The interior of the map is dominated by the vast, open wetlands of the Everglades, punctuated by the small settlement or landmark of Horseshoe Head. This 2012 survey reveals a landscape of massive environmental significance, primarily managed for conservation and water control rather than urban development. The presence of the canal and the national preserve boundary highlights the delicate balance of water management in Broward County, illustrating how engineered infrastructure and protected wilderness areas coexist in this specific part of southern Florida.