2024 Map of Thompson Pine Island

About this map

Big Cypress National Preserve encompasses most of this South Florida landscape, where the wetland environments of the Everglades transition through strands and sloughs. Historically significant landmarks such as Sugar Mill Mound indicate early human presence in the region, while named locations like Wagon Wheel and Turkey Foot suggest the local vernacular of hunters and early settlers. The terrain is a complex network of seasonal water and elevated islands, including Thompson Pine Island and the Bamboo Strand. Transportation in this interior wilderness is defined by a dense web of primitive routes, including the Florida National Scenic Trl and specialized paths like the Raccoon Point Trl. Small landing strips, Calusa Ranch Airport and Little Deer Airport, provide remote access to these preserves.