1953 Map of Okeechobee 4 NW

About this map

Lake Okeechobee dominates the southwestern corner of this survey, bordered by a complex network of levees and spoil banks. The landscape is defined by the intersection of water and rail, with the Seaboard Air Line and the F E C railroad corridors cutting through the low-lying terrain. The northeastern shore of the lake is fed by several water bodies, including Henry Creek, Lettuce Creek, and Nubbin Slough, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the region before further modern developments. Small railroad-aligned settlements like Marcy and Myrtle appear as remote outposts in a territory marked by numerous flowing wells and windmills. This map captures the meeting point of four Florida counties, showing the intricate boundaries between Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, and Martin counties as they converge near the lake's edge.