2015 Map of Taylor Creek NW

About this map

Dinner Hammock and Dad Island rise as distinct topographic landmarks within the sprawling wetland corridors of Okeechobee County. This 2015 survey reveals a landscape defined by seasonal water drainage through Fish Slough, Cypress Slough, and the headwaters of Taylor Cr. The map captures the intersection of vast natural drainage basins with a highly organized grid of rural roads and land tracks, including NW 240th St and NW 160th St. To the southwest, Chandler Slough further illustrates the complex hydrology of the region. The pattern of development shown here is one of large-scale land management, where named hammocks and islands provided the primary high ground for early navigation and land use before the modern road system established the current rectangular townships.