2018 Map of Telegraph Swamp

About this map

Telegraph Swamp dominates this landscape along the border of Charlotte and Lee counties, representing a preserved expanse of Florida's freshwater wetlands and strand systems. The area is defined by complex hydrography, including the winding Telegraph Creek and Bullhead Strand, which channel water across the flat terrain. This 2018 survey reveals a territory largely devoid of major development, where water bodies like Currys Lake and seasonal drainage features such as Clay Gully and Stricklin Gully dictate the natural boundaries. The sparse human footprint suggests a land preserved for environmental or ranching purposes, maintaining the hydrologic connections between small tributaries like Trout Cr and the larger swamp systems that define the regional geography.