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2012 Map of Lostmans Trail

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lostmans Trail
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Pinecrest serves as a small point of reference in this landscape of elevated hammocks and slow-moving water in Monroe County. The map details a specialized transportation network, most notably the Lostmans Trail Airboat Trail which winds through the wetlands south of Loop Rd. This airboat path reflects the unique accessibility requirements of the Florida Everglades environment, where traditional roads give way to water-based transit.

The terrain is defined by a series of named hammocks—isolated stands of hardwood trees—such as Dr Tiger Hammock, Hess Hammock, and Lime Tree Hammock. These elevated features, along with Sandy Mound and Rattlesnake Ridge, provided historical high ground for travelers and wildlife alike. Drainage is marked by Dayhoff Slough and East Slough, illustrating the subtle hydrological patterns that govern this portion of the peninsula.