2021 Map of Tarpon Bay

About this map

Everglades National Park covers this landscape, characterized by a complex network of waterways and marshlands within The Everglades. The sheet is dominated by tidal rivers and sloughs, including the Broad River, Shark River Slough, and the North Harney River. A significant human-environment interaction is evidenced by the Everglades Paddling Trl, which winds through Tarpon Bay and follows various creeks such as Avocado Creek and the Watson River. This 2021 survey also identifies Rookery Mound, a distinctive terrain feature that provides a rare point of elevation and historical significance in the otherwise saturated environment. The intricate drainage patterns of Otter Creek and Squawk Creek reflect the delicate hydrological system of South Florida in the early 21st century.