Alternative Text Description for SHPO Resource Groups

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MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays SHPO Resource Groups across central and south-central Florida as recorded in the Florida Master Site File. Resource groups represent historical districts, archaeological districts, and building complexes that contain multiple contributing individual resources. The map shows the geographic distribution of these culturally and historically significant areas using gray shaded polygons, providing a view of where concentrations of heritage resources exist across the region.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers a substantial portion of central and south-central Florida, extending from Frostproof and the Arbuckle Wildlife Management Area in the north to Moore Haven and the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in the south. Major communities visible include Avon Park, Sebring, Lorida, Lake Placid, Venus, and Yeehaw Junction. The map shows Highland County prominently in the center, with Glades County visible in the southern portion and Okeechobee County appearing in the eastern section. Several named water features are visible, including Lake Istokpoga near the center of the map. The map also shows Buckhead Ridge in the southeast and extends to portions of Okeechobee in the east.

KEY INSIGHTS

Resource groups show a dispersed distribution across the mapped region with notable concentrations in several areas. The greatest clustering of resource groups appears in the north-central portion of the map around Frostproof and the Arbuckle Wildlife Management Area, with multiple overlapping or adjacent polygons indicating a significant concentration of historical or archaeological districts in this area. A secondary concentration occurs around Sebring and Lake Placid in Highlands County, suggesting these communities contain multiple heritage districts. The eastern portion of the map, particularly around the Everglades Headwaters area, shows scattered but substantial resource groups. The southern areas including Glades County and Moore Haven show fewer resource groups, with a notable concentration near Moore Haven itself and in the far southeastern corner near Buckhead Ridge.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

SHPO Resource Groups

This layer represents the geographic boundaries of historical districts, archaeological districts, and building complexes recorded in the Florida Master Site File.

Resource Group Polygons (gray shaded areas with diagonal line pattern)

Appearance:

Features are displayed as gray-filled polygons, many with a diagonal line hatch pattern overlay, creating semi-transparent shapes that allow underlying geographic features to remain visible.

Distribution:

Resource groups are distributed throughout the mapped area with varying density. The heaviest concentration occurs in the northern section around Frostproof and Arbuckle Wildlife Management Area. Additional clusters appear around Sebring, Lake Placid, and the Lake Istokpoga area. Scattered resource groups extend throughout the eastern and southern portions of the map, with some isolated examples in rural areas between communities.

Notable locations:

Spatial patterns:

Resource groups tend to cluster near named communities and lakes, suggesting that heritage resources are concentrated in areas of historical settlement and development. Some resource groups are quite large, particularly in the Everglades Headwaters area and around certain water bodies, while others are smaller and more discrete, particularly those associated with specific towns. Several resource groups overlap or directly adjoin one another in the Frostproof area, indicating either complex multi-component districts or closely spaced separate districts. The distribution pattern generally follows areas of historical human activity rather than being evenly distributed across the landscape.

Overlapping Patterns

In the northern portion of the map around Frostproof and Arbuckle Wildlife Management Area, multiple resource group polygons overlap or cluster together, creating areas where several districts are in close proximity. This suggests a region with particularly dense or complex historical and archaeological significance. Similar but less pronounced overlapping occurs around Sebring and Lake Placid.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map displays only the resource group boundaries and does not show individual contributing resources that may be separately listed within each district. Resource groups vary significantly in size, from compact districts within municipalities to extensive areas encompassing archaeological landscapes or rural historic complexes. The map scale shows resource group locations across a regional view, appropriate for understanding the general distribution of heritage districts. Individual resources contributing to each resource group are usually, but not always, separately recorded in the Florida Master Site File. The presence of a resource group indicates an area with recognized historical, archaeological, or architectural significance worthy of preservation consideration.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source:

Data originates from the Florida Master Site File (FMSF), which maintains records of cultural resources throughout the state. The FMSF is maintained by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and serves as the official inventory of recorded heritage resources in Florida. Data source layer name: SHPO_RES_GROUPS_JAN26.

Definition Query:

No definition query or filter criteria was applied. This map displays all resource groups in the data source for the geographic extent shown.

Scale Information:

The map displays a regional-scale view covering multiple counties in central Florida. At this scale, resource group boundaries are visible and their general distribution patterns can be observed. Individual buildings or site-specific details within resource groups are not visible at this zoom level.

Coordinate System:

NAD_1983_HARN_Florida_GDL_Albers (WKID 3087)

Time Period of Content:

Data reflects resource groups as recorded in the Florida Master Site File as of January 26 of an unspecified year (indicated by the data source layer name suffix JAN26).

Limitations:

The presence of a resource group on this map indicates that the area has been documented and recorded in the Florida Master Site File, but absence of resource groups does not necessarily mean an area lacks cultural or historical significance. Some areas may not have been surveyed or recorded. The boundaries shown represent recorded information and may be subject to refinement as additional research and documentation occurs. Individual contributing resources within resource groups are not displayed on this map.

Map Coverage:

The map covers portions of central and south-central Florida, including areas of Highlands, Glades, Okeechobee, and surrounding counties. The geographic extent includes the area from approximately Frostproof in the north to Moore Haven and the northern Everglades in the south, and from western Highlands County to areas east of Okeechobee.

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