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2024 Map of Rood

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Rood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Jupiter Farms and the surrounding reaches of the Loxahatchee River dominate this modern survey of northern Palm Beach County. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of residential streets and trails that interface with significant conservation lands, including the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area and the Cypress Creek Natural Area. These protected spaces preserve the hydrologic character of the Hungryland Slough Canal and Kitching Creek as they flow toward the Atlantic coast.

Local landmarks such as the Tailwinds Airport and the settlement of Rood anchor the central interior, while the eastern edge shows the suburban density of Jupiter and West Jupiter. Cultural sites are concentrated near Limestone Creek, where the Mount Carmel Baptist Church and an adjacent Cem represent the long-standing community footprint. The map also traces extensive recreational infrastructure, from the Historic Jupiter Indiantown Trail to the Loxahatchee River State Trail, illustrating the contemporary balance between rapid development and environmental stewardship.