1972 Map of South Of Coopertown

About this map

Blue Shanty Canal cuts through the western portion of this 1970s orthophotomap, illustrating the water management infrastructure that characterizes the Everglades landscape south of Coopertown. Unlike standard topographic maps, this edition utilizes aerial photography to depict the intricate textures of sawgrass areas and wetlands where traditional contours were omitted. Human encroachment into the glades is visible along the southern edge, where structured grid patterns and Howard Drive meet the wilder terrain. Notable landmarks are few in this transition zone, save for an Airboat Trail winding through the marsh and a lone Radio Tower standing near the agricultural boundary, marking the intersection of natural wetlands and suburban development.