2015 Map of Lostmans River Ranger Station

About this map

Everglades National Park encompasses this intricate coastal landscape where the fresh waters of the interior meet the saltwater of the Gulf of Mexico. The map details the complex estuarine environment defined by the Lostmans River as it winds through First Bay and Second Bay. This specific shoreline is notable for its legacy of human occupancy in a challenging environment, marked by sites such as Walter Hamilton Place, Leon Hamilton Place, and Hamilton Mound. These locations, along with Johnson Mound, suggest a history of elevated sites being utilized for settlement or navigation amidst the mangroves and tidal flats. The Wilderness Waterway threads through the interior keys and bays, providing a navigational artery through Onion Key Bay and Two Island Bay. Protection and management of this wilderness are centered at the Lostmans River Ranger Station, located near Lostmans Key.