1974 Map of Immokalee 4 SE

About this map

Mullet Slough and Bamboo Strand define this intricate wetland landscape in Collier County, revealed here through a mid-1970s orthophotomap that blends aerial photography with topographic data. The map reveals the isolation and specialized land use of the Florida Everglades, where small settlements like Osceola Camp and Wagon Wheel are reached by limited trails. Human presence is marked by a series of remote airstrips, including the Little Deer Landing Strip and Quakenossee Hollow Landing Strip, which provide essential access to this saturated interior. Prominent terrain features such as Thompson Pine Island, Turkey Foot, and the Sugar Mill Mound emerge as distinct dry-ground signatures amidst the complex drainage patterns of Mud Lake and Quakenossee Hollow. The visual data provides a clear record of the vegetation density and water distribution before significant modern hydrological changes or developments altered the region's character.