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1970 Map of Pahokee

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Pahokee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The eastern shores of Lake Okeechobee reveal a landscape defined by industrial agriculture and hydraulic engineering as it appeared in the early 1970s. This orthophotomap combines traditional topographic contours with aerial imagery, highlighting the geometric precision of the drainage systems and roads like Stuckey Rd and Bacom Point Road that segment the muck lands. The settlement of Pahokee serves as a central hub, flanked by the Pahokee State Park and the Everglades Mem Hospital.

Tracing the coastline, the massive Hoover Dyke and Rim Okeechobee Dyke stand as critical barriers between the water and the fertile fields. Water management is further evidenced by the W Palm Beach Canal and numerous pump stations. Rural community life is anchored by landmarks such as Lakeside Ch and East Lake Sch, while the isolated Kreamer Island sits within Pelican Bay, providing a stark contrast to the developed mainland grid.