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2021 Map of Little Marsh

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Little Marsh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Big Cypress National Preserve encompasses this entire Collier County landscape, defined by a complex mosaic of sawgrass marshes and cypress strands. The southern portion of the map is dominated by a network of named sloughs and hammocks, including the prominent Mullet Slough and the isolated dry ground of Charlie Fewl Hammock and Baxter Island. These features suggest the intricate water-management and survival strategies used by indigenous peoples and early hunters in the Everglades ecosystem.

Transportation through this wetland environment is restricted to specialized routes like the North Rest Area Access Road and several historical paths such as Concho Billie Trl and Ridge Trl. The presence of features like Kissimmee Billy Strand and Harold Strand highlights the ecological diversity of the preserve, where slightly elevated ridges and deep water strands dictate the movement of both wildlife and people. This survey provides a precise record of these hydrological landmarks before more recent environmental changes.