2012 Map of Lake Ingraham West

About this map

Northwest Cape and Middle Cape anchor this coastal survey, where the terrestrial environment of the Florida Everglades meets the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The land is defined by a delicate network of tidal influence and wetlands, notably seen in the large coastal basin of Lake Ingraham. These features represent a shifting subtropical landscape where tidal flows through Little Sable Creek shape the shoreline. To the north of the lake, Raulerson Prairie suggests the grassy, low-lying marshes that dominate this portion of Monroe County. Offshore, the navigational marker Northwest Cape Light 4 sits in the Gulf, serving as a vital point of reference for maritime activity along this otherwise low-lying and undeveloped coastline.