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2018 Map of North of Gum Slough

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of North of Gum Slough
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The northern edge of Fellsmere anchors this 2018 survey of the Indian River County landscape, where the developed grid of the town meets the expansive wetlands of the Florida interior. The map captures the distinct transition between the rigid township and range lines of t30s r36e and the massive basin of Blue Cypress Lake to the west. This area is defined by its drainage and irrigation networks, illustrated by a complex system of canals and dikes that support the local agricultural economy.

Infrastructure is focused primarily around the Fellsmere Airport and transit corridors like Co Rd 512 and 79th St. These roads provide critical access to the low-lying marshlands that dominate the southern and central portions of the quadrangle. For those studying the recent evolution of East Florida's water management and rural development, the map offers a clear record of how land is partitioned and utilized at the edge of the Everglades ecosystem.