2015 Map of Long Island Marsh NW

About this map

The small settlement of Joshua sits at the intersection of local routes like Sargent Loop and NE Highway 70, serving as the primary human landmark in this section of DeSoto County. This 2015 survey reveals a landscape dominated by Florida's subtropical hydrology, where names like Turkey Hammock and Sour Orange Hammock indicate higher, wooded ground rising above the surrounding wetlands. The drainage pattern is complex, defined by slow-moving water bodies such as Tiger Bay Slough and Mossy Gully that feed south toward Sour Orange Lake. The presence of Fourmile Island and Gator Hole further illustrates the primitive character of the terrain, while the rectangular grid of the Public Land Survey System overlays the natural features with precise section lines. Researchers will find a mix of rural infrastructure and wild Florida marshland, including the headwaters of Joshua Creek and the meandering path of Honey Run.