1953 Map of Okeechobee 1 SW

About this map

Negro Jim Scrub dominates the central landscape of this Florida interior, showing the interface between the dense hammocks and the water systems of the region. Surveyed in the early 1950s with later revisions, the map reveals a sparsely settled terrain defined by drainage and access projects. A solitary Landing Field and several Private roads indicate the large-scale landholdings common to the area during this era. The presence of a Spoil Bank and a Levee near the northeast corner suggests the early infrastructure of water control and land reclamation, while the boundary between Okeechobee Co and St Lucie Co runs through the heart of the wetlands. Natural landmarks like Dark Hammock, Jones Hammock, and the winding course of Cypress Creek provide essential reference points for researchers studying the original ecology of the Everglades-adjacent landscape.