2015 Map of Royal Palm Hammock

About this map

The labyrinthine wetlands of the Ten Thousand Islands dominate this coastal landscape, where the transition from freshwater canals to saltwater bays defines the region's geography. Historically significant routes like the Tamiami Trl E slice through the northern section, following the Tamiami Canal Number C-4 across the southern Everglades. Small named locales such as Royal Palm Hammock, Old Grove, and Grocery Place provide specific points of reference for local historians and genealogists tracking settlement patterns in this part of Collier County. The complex network of waterways, including the Blackwater River, Whitney River, and Faka Union River, reveals the intricate drainage system feeding into larger bodies of water like Blackwater Bay and Pumpkin Bay. Further south, the map details numerous named keys and islands, such as Dismal Key, Jackfish Island, and Turtle Key, which are accessible only by boat through channels like Fakahatchee Pass.