1953 Map of Okeechobee 4 SW

About this map

Lake Okeechobee dominates this mid-century landscape, where the eastern shoreline meets a carefully managed system of water control and transportation. A prominent Levee runs parallel to the coast, shielding the low-lying interior where several Pumping Stations and local Windmills suggest a terrain heavily influenced by drainage and agricultural management. The Florida East Coast rail line cuts a straight path through the eastern half of the map, providing a vital transport corridor along the lake's perimeter.