2012 Map of West of Deem City

About this map

Miami Canal cuts through this expansive portion of the Florida Everglades, serving as a primary artery for water management and drainage in the region. This 2012 survey illustrates the highly engineered character of the landscape, where the Mud Canal and Levee 5 create a geometric grid of water control infrastructure designed to manage the flow across the low-lying terrain. The map captures a section of the state defined almost entirely by these massive civil engineering projects, which are essential for maintaining the balance between the natural swamp environment and the surrounding agricultural or urban development. The presence of these specific waterways and levees provides a clear view of the mid-20th-century hydraulic modifications that continue to shape the geography of West of Deem City.