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2015 Map of Sixmile Bend

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Sixmile Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Agricultural precision and water management define this landscape in western Palm Beach County. The industrial-scale farming operations of Belle Glade are anchored by a complex network of artificial waterways, including the Hillsboro Canal, Ocean Canal, and Bolles Canal. These engineering works, many of which follow the rectangular section lines of the Public Land Survey System, transformed the Everglades into a highly productive sugarcane and vegetable corridor.

Logistics and transport are centered around the distinct turn in the waterway at Sixmile Bend and the settlement of Ninemile Bend. Local access is provided by specialized routes such as Gator Blvd and Sam Senter Rd, reflecting the area's deep ties to large-scale commercial farming. This map captures the intersection of heavy infrastructure and the Florida glades, where every road and canal serves the agricultural output of the region.