2012 Map of Monroe Station

About this map

Monroe Station and the small outpost of Trailtown anchor this 2012 survey of the Big Cypress landscape in southern Florida. The map illustrates a sparse, specialized network of infrastructure defined by long, straight transportation corridors and government facilities. Along the primary east-west route, the Oasis Ranger Station-U.S. Government Airport serves as a critical operational hub for the region. To the south, the curving path of Loop Rd breaks the geometric regularity of the northern grid, while Monument Rd extends toward the northern boundary. The minimal development shown here reflects the preservation and management priorities of the early 21st century, where human presence is largely limited to specific stations and the roads that connect them across the wetlands.