2012 Map of Loxahatchee SW

About this map

Hillsboro Canal cuts a distinct diagonal through this portion of Palm Beach County, illustrating the massive hydrological engineering required to manage water in the Florida Everglades. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a landscape dominated by the geometry of large-scale agriculture and water management infrastructure. The L-7 Canal runs vertically through the center of the sheet, acting as a boundary for the rectangular grids of the surrounding fields. While the area lacks traditional towns or settlements, the presence of Brown's Farm Rd following the path of the canal highlights the essential connection between transportation routes and water management in this highly controlled environment.