1974 Map of Immokalee 1 NW

About this map

Dinner Island and Crows Nest Hammock stand as distinct topographical rises within the sprawling wetland landscape of Hendry County. This 1974 orthophotomap, produced by the USGS in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation, uses aerial imagery to reveal the intricate patterns of cypress heads, prairies, and marshes that dominate the terrain. A prominent east-west boundary line separates Township 46 South and Township 47 South, while a man-made Levee and various drainage features suggest the early stages of water management in this interior region. The presence of Rocky Lake and numerous unnamed water bodies within the Slough illustrate the natural hydrology of the Everglades' western edge before significant modern development altered the drainage of the Florida peninsula.