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1970 Map of Lake Harbor SW

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Lake Harbor SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The low-lying Everglades terrain of the Hendry and Palm Beach County border comes into sharp focus through this orthophoto survey. The landscape is characterized by a transition from the natural wetland of the Little Cypress Swamp to an increasingly structured grid of drainage and agriculture. Engineering efforts are evident in the straight lines of the Bolles Canal and L-2 Canal, which cut through the sawgrass plains.

Elevated landmarks provide geographical anchors, most notably Tonys Mound and Cowbone Hammock. Local infrastructure, including Hill Glade Road and Dooley Road, connects various Pump stations and several Gravel Pit operations. A designated Picnic Area suggests a recreational use for parts of this reclaimed landscape, even as heavy industrial drainage projects continue to reshape the Florida interior.