2024 Map of Lostmans River Ranger Station

About this map

Hamilton Mound and Johnson Mound rise as significant high ground above the expansive wetlands of the southwest Florida coast in this recent survey. This area is defined by the transition from the open Gulf of Mexico through a series of protected bays including First Bay, Second Bay, and Third Bay. The intricate network of tidal channels and keys is navigable via the Wilderness Waterway Trl and the Everglades Paddling Trl, which wind through the heart of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness. Significant coastal landmarks like Highland Beach and Lostmans Key provide reference points for those studying the shifting shoreline and preserved ecosystems of Everglades National Park. The survey illustrates the complex drainage patterns of Oyster Creek and the Lostmans River as they empty into the gulf.