2024 Map of Sanford SW

About this map

Wekiva River and Black Water Creek define the central drainage of this landscape, carving through a region where dense conservation lands meet modern residential expansion. The small settlement of Ethel and the nearby Ethel Cem provide a point of historical reference in the western interior, while the eastern edge is characterized by the structured development of Heathrow and a cluster of water bodies including Lake Markham and Sylvan Lake. A complex network of paths, such as the Florida National Scenic Trl and Wekiva Loop Trl, crisscrosses protected areas like the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River corridor. This geography illustrates a sharp contrast between the preserved hydrologic systems of the Wekiva Swamp and the organized suburban growth emerging along the State Rd 46 corridor.