1987 Map of West Palm Beach
USGS Topo · Published 1988About this map
Lake Okeechobee dominates the northern interior of this 1980s survey, anchoring a complex hydrological network of engineered canals and ancient sloughs that define South Florida's landscape. The map illustrates the managed flow of water through the Miami Canal, Hillsboro Canal, and West Palm Beach Canal, cutting through the vast expanse of The Everglades. While the Atlantic coast shows dense urban development from West Palm Beach down to Hollywood, the interior remains a mosaic of preservation and indigenous lands, including the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation and the Miccosukee Indian Reservation. Transport corridors like the Alligator Alley and the Seaboard System Railroad provide the primary east-west links across the swampy terrain. This edition provides a clear record of the region's mid-80s infrastructure before the intensive restoration efforts and further suburban expansion of the late 20th century.
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