2024 Map of Rocky Lake Strand

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of Hendry County define this modern landscape, where the Rocky Lake Strand and numerous unnamed marshes dominate the terrain. Historically part of the larger Everglades ecosystem, the area is organized by a grid of agricultural and drainage infrastructure, most notably the Deer Fence Canal and a network of county roads. The McDaniel Ranch Inc Airport serves as a primary point of human activity in this sparsely populated interior, supporting the large-scale ranching operations that have long characterized the region. Along the eastern edge, the Devils Garden Strip suggests the legacy of local land divisions in a territory defined by high water tables and seasonal flow ways. The transition between the wet strands and managed ranch lands is visible through the positioning of Co Rd 833 and McDaniels Private Rd, which provide access through the complex hydrology of the Florida interior.