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1956 Map of Royal Palm Ranger Station

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Royal Palm Ranger Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Everglades National Park dominates the western half of this Florida-Dade County survey, showcasing the transition between managed agricultural lands and the preserved wetlands of the south. The hydrological network is centered on Taylor Slough, which winds through the terrain toward Parachute Key and Pine Island. This 1956 topography, updated with mid-1970s aerial revisions, captures the administrative presence of the Royal Palm Ranger Station at the edge of the wilderness.

Agricultural expansion and local infrastructure are evident in the east, where the grid of Avocado Drive and Mowry Drive meets specialized facilities like the Homestead General Aviation Airport and a rural Landing Field. The map records the persistence of the historic Kings Highway and the necessary water management infrastructure, including a Pumping Station near the park boundary, reflecting the region's mid-century development patterns.