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1972 Map of Tarpon Bay, 1976 Print
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1972 Map of Tarpon Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Everglades National Park covers this hydrologically complex landscape, where freshwater drainage meets the tidal influence of Tarpon Bay. The orthophotomap format reveals the intricate braiding of the Shark Valley Slough and the dense mangrove systems surrounding the Broad River and Harney River. Cultural markers in this wilderness are few but distinct, including the Rookery Mound and the isolated Cane Patch and Little Banana Patch. These labels suggest historical human presence and subsistence in a region dominated by water and sawgrass. Evidence of modern park management is found at the Tarpon Campsite and a Restrictive Cable spanning a channel near Rookery Branch, reflecting the balance between recreational access and ecological preservation in the early 1970s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.92 x 26.98 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain