
The Everglades dominate the western portion of this landscape, showing the sharp boundary where suburban expansion meets protected conservation lands. Significant water control infrastructure defines the region, with the Miami Canal, Snake Creek Canal, and Pennsuco Canal cutting linear paths through the wetlands to manage drainage. Along the eastern edge, the transition to urban development is marked by the presence of Pembroke Pines, Miramar, and Hialeah Gardens. These settlements represent the westward reach of the metropolitan corridor, established alongside major transport routes like Okeechobee Rd and Krome Ave. Unique terrain features such as Draft Dodge Island and The Pocket are visible within the marshy expanses, while the small industrial and residential pockets of Pennsuco and Medley anchor the southeastern corner, reflecting the area's specialized land use at the edge of the swamp.
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1949 · Opalocka
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Hialeah
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Miami
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · West Palm Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · West Palm Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · West Palm Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Miami
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Hialeah
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Opa-locka
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Pennsuco
USGS Topo · 1:24,000