2012 Map of Panther Mound

About this map

Moss Camp Seminole Village stands as a focal point in this remote landscape of the Florida Everglades, reflecting the enduring presence of Indigenous communities within this distinctive terrain. The area is characterized by a series of tropical hardwood hammocks, which rise like islands above the surrounding wetlands. These features, including Pot Hammock, Guava Hammock, and Cane Mill Hammock, provided critical high ground for traditional settlement and agriculture. The eponymous Panther Mound in the east suggests a landscape shaped by both natural processes and ancient human activity. At Tenmile Corner in the northwest, the intersection of early routes and boundaries provides a glimpse into the logistical challenges of surveying and navigating this environment in the early 21st century.