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2015 Map of Taylor Creek SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Whispering Pines and the established residential clusters of Barber Quarters and Cypress Quarters define the urban-fringe character of this region northeast of Lake Okeechobee. The landscape is a distinct blend of aviation hubs and drainage-informed development, featuring three different landing strips: the primary Okeechobee County Airport, Sunniland Ranch Airport, and Paxton Airport. This pattern suggests a community deeply integrated with general aviation and agricultural transport at the time of the survey.

Natural drainage is dictated by the winding path of Taylor Creek and Mosquito Cr, while the local history of the area is anchored by the Evergreen Cem located near the intersection of NE 39th Blvd and NE 12th Dr. The map also captures the grid of named streets extending into the northern prairies, such as NE 136th Trl and NW 141st St, illustrating the transition from town to rural island hammocks like Eagle Island.