2021 Map of Venus

About this map

Lake Wales Ridge dominates the central elevation of this south Florida landscape, creating a distinct north-south corridor that has historically influenced the area's agriculture and aviation. The small community of Venus serves as the primary settlement hub, positioned west of the ridge amidst a grid of roads named for local families and agricultural operations. Aviation history is grounded here at the J H Hendrie Farms Airport, which sits surrounded by a network of drainage ways including Platt Br. The map reveals a transition into the northern reaches of Glades County, where the terrain shifts toward lower wetlands. Local land use is reflected in names like Detjens Dairy Rd and Placid Farms Dr, indicating the area's continued reliance on cattle and citrus industries along the Lake Wales Ridge line.