2015 Map of Ochopee

About this map

The Big Cypress National Preserve dominates this section of the Florida Everglades, revealing a landscape defined by water management and mid-century infrastructure. Small settlements such as Ochopee, Jerome, and Copeland cling to the corridors of SR 29 and the Tamiami Trail. The map illustrates the specialized hydrology of the region, where the Tamiami Canal Number C-4 and Turner River Canal intersect with natural features like Halfway Creek and Copeland Prairie. The presence of the Lee Cypress settlement near the historic logging routes suggests the area's industrial past, while roads like Janes Scenic Dr and Wagon Wheel Rd cut through the wetlands. This survey provides a precise look at the transition from natural river systems like the Turner River to the canal networks that dictate modern drainage in Collier County.