2018 Map of Indian Camp Creek

About this map

Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve meet in this expansive aquatic landscape, where the freshwater sawgrass prairies of the Everglades transition toward the coastal mangroves of Monroe County. The map captures a complex network of waterways that define the hydrology of South Florida, including the broad reaches of Shark River Slough and the winding course of the Broad River. These slow-moving waters are vital arteries for the ecosystem, supporting a wilderness largely inaccessible by traditional roads. Named tributaries such as Indian Camp Creek and Rodgers Creek snake through the marshlands, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns that flow toward the Gulf of Mexico. This 2018 survey provides a modern baseline for researchers studying the preservation and water flow of these protected federal lands.