1952 Map of Okeechobee

About this map

The town of Okeechobee serves as the focal point of this mid-century landscape where the northern shores of Lake Okeechobee meet the central Florida rail and water networks. A massive Levee system defines the lakeshore, protecting the inland settlements of Cypress Quarters and Sherman from the waters of Eagle Bay. The area is a hub of transportation and water management, evidenced by the convergence of the Seaboard Air Line and S A L railroads alongside a complex network of waterways including Taylor Creek and the Kissimmee R. Local infrastructure is highly detailed, showing the Hospital, Waterworks, and a Gaging Station along the levee. Natural drainage features such as Popash Slough, Lemkin Creek, and Mosquito Creek illustrate the low-lying, marshy character of the region before further modern development.