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2018 Map of Okeechobee NW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Okeechobee NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Buckhead Ridge anchors the southern boundary of this Florida landscape, where the Kissimmee River forms a natural border between Highlands and Glades counties. The river's winding course is mirrored by the Florida National Scenic Trail, which traces the embankment and offers a continuous path through the wetlands and prairie. The regional reliance on local aviation is evident through specialized facilities like the River Oak Airport and the Sunset Strip Airpark, which serve the rural communities north of the lake.

Water management defines the terrain, with significant engineering visible in Canal C-41A and smaller features like Canal Lake. Historic drainage and natural flow patterns intersect at Popash Slough and Lemkin Cr, while Grogan Lake remains a prominent feature within the river's floodplain. The grid of rural roads, such as Tomato Grade Rd and SW Rucks Dairy Rd, illustrates the agricultural framework that supports this part of the Florida interior.