1972 Map of Monroe Station NE

About this map

Osceola Strand dominates the central portion of this 1970s orthophotomap, revealing the intricate water and vegetation patterns of the Florida Everglades. This specialized photographic survey, prepared from 1971 aerial imagery, provides a clear visual record of the wet prairies and cypress strands before significant modern alterations. To the north, the terrain opens into Lost Dog Prairie and Buckskin Prairie, distinct clearings in the dense subtropical growth. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the linear path of Monument Road and a remote Landing Strip in the northeast. The map captures the raw intersection of the Big Cypress swamp environment with minimal transit infrastructure, documenting the natural drainage and vegetative boundaries of Collier County in this era.