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1953 Map of Okeechobee 1 NW

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Okeechobee 1 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The county line between Okeechobee Co and St Lucie Co divides a landscape undergoing significant water management transformation during the mid-20th century. Numerous instances of Flowing Wells are scattered across the terrain, indicating the reliance on artesian water for local agriculture and livestock. The geography is increasingly defined by human engineering, with extensive Levees and a prominent Spoil Bank system established to control drainage in this low-lying region.

Natural waterways like Gomez Creek, Cowbone Creek, and Cow Creek meander through the western portion of the map, eventually collecting in Jernigans Pond. This interaction between natural drainage and man-made infrastructure illustrates the region's adaptation for land use. A lone Landing Field near the center of the sheet highlights the growing importance of aerial access in these developing rural areas, providing a essential link for transportation and perhaps crop dusting in the expansive fields.