1957 Map of Venus

About this map

Venus occupies a central position within this South Florida landscape, situated along the north-south corridor of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. Based on surveys from 1957, the map reveals a terrain defined by subtle elevation changes and an intricate network of wetlands and seasonal ponds. The northern portion of the quadrangle shows significant agricultural or clearing patterns, while the south remains dominated by natural drainage features like Platt Branch. The border between Highlands Co and Glades Co cuts across the southern portion of the sheet, marking a transition into the more sparsely settled ranch and marshlands typical of the Lake Okeechobee interior during the mid-twentieth century.