2012 Map of Shark Valley Lookout Tower

About this map

Pops Hammock Seminole Village anchors this portion of the Everglades, illustrating a modern cultural footprint within the subtropical landscape. The map centers on the transition between vast open wetlands and the elevated tree islands known locally as hammocks. These features, including Dogwood Hammock, Iron Pot Hammock, and Seagrape Hammock, represent critical ecological and historical high points in an otherwise inundated environment. The presence of the Shark Valley Lookout Tower highlights the area's role in environmental observation and recreation, marking a primary navigational landmark for visitors and researchers alike. Because this survey focuses on a largely undeveloped conservation area, the names present are tied closely to the natural landmarks and the specific indigenous community residing here.