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1959 Map of Miles City

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Miles City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Miles City Prairie and the surrounding wetland strands of the Florida Everglades dominate this landscape during a period of transition in the mid-20th century. The small settlement of Miles City sits near the intersection of major access routes, including the Everglades Parkway (Alligator Alley) Toll Road. The map documents a blend of early human history and modern infrastructure, with several Indian Mounds rising above the wet prairies alongside the Miles City Lookout Tower and a Landing Strip.

The hydrography of the region is intricately detailed, showing how the Okaloacoochee Slough and Bear Island Strand shape the available dry land. High ground is represented by named hammocks and islands like Hog Island and Pepper Hammock, which provided vital refuge in the watery expanse of what became the Big Cypress National Preserve. The presence of the East Hinson Grade indicates the reach of early logging or transport routes through the East Hinson Marsh.