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2018 Map of Okefenokee Slough

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The coastal marshlands of Taylor County meet the Gulf of Mexico along a porous shoreline defined by a network of tidal creeks and sloughs. This 2018 survey documents the low-lying terrain where the Okefenokee Slough and Turkey Roost Slough drain toward the coast, creating a complex hydrology of freshwater springs and saltwater inlets. Features like Wallow Spr and Mule Hollow Spr indicate the presence of significant groundwater discharge in this karst landscape.

Residential development is concentrated around Bonita Beach and the area near Strickland's Landing Dr, while much of the western portion remains a wilderness of marshes and prairies, including the notable Eagle Prairie. The map traces numerous watercourses such as Big Spring Creek, Eaglenest Creek, and Spring Warrior Cr, which have historically dictated the patterns of access and settlement along this remote section of the Florida Big Bend.