1953 Map of Okeechobee 1 SW

About this map

Negro Jim Scrub and the dense wetlands of central Florida dominate this mid-century landscape, capturing a moment of transition as infrastructure began to alter the natural drainage patterns. The survey, based on 1950s data with later revisions, shows the intricate network of water and terrain including Cypress Creek and the meandering Nubbin Slough in the south. These features are flanked by named landmarks like Dark Hammock and Jones Hammock, which signify slightly elevated, wooded areas amidst the wetter surroundings. The map reveals the early engineering of the region through the presence of a Levee and a Spoil Bank, marking the intersection of the Okeechobee and St. Lucie county line. This document is a primary record for understanding the original hydrography before modern development further reshaped the Florida interior.