2018 Map of Okeechobee SW

About this map

Lake Okeechobee dominates the southeastern portion of this 2018 survey, where the vast open water meets a complex network of wetlands and managed waterways. This landscape is defined by the massive Big Sawgrass Swamp and the straight, engineered path of the Indian Prairie Canal, which cuts through the flat terrain to drain into the lake. The map illustrates a critical point of recreational and logistical infrastructure where the Florida National Scenic Trail follows the levee system, crossing the water at the Indian Prairie Canal Bridge. The intersection of Glades and Okeechobee counties is clearly delineated here, showing the persistence of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid across a region where land and water frequently blur together.