1956 Map of Telegraph Swamp

About this map

Telegraph Swamp dominates this landscape along the border of Charlotte and Lee counties, forming a complex drainage network characterized by seasonal wetlands and dense woodland. The presence of Currys Lake at the heart of the swamp highlights the hydrological character of the region during the mid-20th century. Local water management and early infrastructure are evident through multiple Flowing Wells and a Flowing Well scattered across the western sections, while Babcock Ranch appears in the northern reaches of the survey area. Transport and land use history are etched into the terrain by an Old Railroad Grade running north-south, providing a physical record of former logging or industrial access through the varied drainage of Trout Creek and Telegraph Creek.