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1953 Map of Marcy

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Marcy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Lake Okeechobee dominates the southwestern corner of this coastal landscape, where the shoreline is defined by an extensive Spoil Bank system. The northeastern shore area transitions from open water to a network of drainage and transport, anchored by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and Florida 710, which run parallel to the lake's edge. This infrastructure facilitated the development of small settlements like Marcy and Myrtle, situated at the intersection of rail and road.

Inland, the terrain is characterized by a series of sloughs and creeks, including Nubbin Slough, Van Swearingen Creek, and Myrtle Slough. These natural waterways are interspersed with localized landmarks such as Jones Hammock and several Windmills. The map also captures the complex jurisdictional landscape where Okeechobee, St. Lucie, and Martin counties meet, illustrating the region's mid-century rural organization and water management efforts.