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1972 Map of Shark River Island, 1976 Print
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1972 Map of Shark River Island

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Everglades National Park dominates this 1972 orthophotomap, where the intricate labyrinth of the Florida mangroves meets the open Gulf of Mexico. This specialized survey combines aerial photography with topographic data to document a fluid coastline where land and water merge. The northern reach is defined by the wide expanse of Ponce De Leon Bay, which feeds into the dense interior through channels like the Little Shark River. A single Light serves as a navigational aid along this wild stretch of Shark River Island, marking the transition from the deep bay to the shallow, winding estuaries of Big Sable Creek. The map effectively illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the coastal Everglades before significant modern environmental changes, including the Indefinite Boundary marking the shifting edge of the protected parklands near Cape Sable.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain