2021 Map of Shark Valley Lookout Tower

About this map

Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve meet in this 2021 study of the South Florida wetlands. The landscape is defined by the vast Shark River Slough and East Slough, where slight elevations in the limestone bedrock create tree islands known as hammocks. Significant natural landmarks like Iron Pot Hammock, Dogwood Hammock, and Seagrape Hammock provide critical habitat amidst the sawgrass marsh. Human access is delineated by the Shark Valley Tram Loop Road Trl, leading to the prominent Shark Valley Lookout Tower, which serves as a central point for environmental observation. The map also records the jurisdictional boundary where Monroe and Miami-Dade counties intersect, alongside terrain features like Rattlesnake Ridge and the Boundary Line Trl.