2018 Map of Melaleuca Head

About this map

Jessie Willies sits at the heart of this landscape, a named location within the expansive reaches of The Everglades in Broward County. This 2018 survey documents a region dominated by sawgrass and water, where human geography is nearly absent save for specific landmarks like Melaleuca Head. The map is characterized by its focus on wetland preservation and environmental monitoring, showing the vast, unpopulated character of the Florida interior. These isolated named heads and hammocks represent the only firm ground in a sea of wetlands, serving as critical reference points for researchers and those navigating the complex hydrology of the Glades before modern development reached this far west.