2018 Map of Panther Mound

About this map

Everglades National Park and the Big Cypress National Preserve converge on this sheet, documenting the intricate hydrology of southern Florida. The map illustrates a landscape dominated by the Shark River Slough, a primary drainage system within The Everglades. Because of the slight variations in elevation, distinctive hardwood hammocks emerge from the surrounding wetlands, providing critical dry ground. These features, including Pot Hammock, Guava Hammock, and Cane Mill Hammock, are often historic sites for human activity and ecological diversity in an otherwise fluid environment. The presence of Panther Mound suggests a point of higher relief that has long served as a landmark in the expansive river of grass. The boundary between Monroe County and Miami-Dade County runs vertically through the western portion of the preserve, marking a political division in this protected wilderness.