2012 Map of Okeelanta

About this map

Okeelanta serves as a central point in this landscape of the Florida Everglades, defined by a rigid grid of agricultural canals and access roads. The North New River Canal cuts a distinctive diagonal path across the southern half of the quadrangle, serving as a primary water management artery through the low-lying terrain. This 2012 survey illustrates the intensive engineering required to manage the wetlands for productive use, showing a highly organized system of drainage and transport. Landmarks such as the Duda Airstrip and Duda Rd indicate the industrial scale of local operations. Primary transit routes like Bolles Canal Rd and Willard Smith Rd follow the linear path of the drainage system, anchoring a landscape where water control and agriculture are inextricably linked.