Alternative Text Description for Garrett's Mint (Endangered) Distribution Map

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays the distribution of Garrett's Mint, an endangered plant species, across south-central Florida. The map shows polygonal boundaries representing areas where this species is understood to occur according to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The map uses a pink cross-hatched pattern to indicate the species' range across the region.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers south-central Florida, including Highlands County and surrounding areas. Visible municipalities include Avon Park, Sebring, Lorida, Lake Placid, and Venus. The mapped area is bounded by several protected lands, including Arbuckle Wildlife Management Area to the north, Kicco Wildlife Management Area to the northeast, and Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area to the east. The Kissimmee River Public Use Area is visible along the eastern edge of the mapped extent.

KEY INSIGHTS

Garrett's Mint distribution forms a large, continuous area across south-central Florida, primarily covering what appears to be Highlands County and adjacent areas. The species range shows several darker concentrations within the broader distribution area, particularly near Sebring, around Lorida, near Lake Placid, and in scattered patches throughout the western and central portions of the mapped area. These darker areas may represent zones of higher occurrence or more detailed habitat mapping within the overall species range.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

Garrett's Mint (Endangered) Distribution

This layer represents the spatial extent where Garrett's Mint, an endangered species, is understood to occur within Florida.

Species Range Area (pink cross-hatched pattern)

Appearance:

The distribution is shown as a pink area with a diagonal cross-hatch pattern overlaying the landscape.

Distribution:

The species range covers a large, roughly irregular polygon spanning much of south-central Florida, extending from north of Avon Park southward past Lake Placid and westward past Venus.

Notable locations:

Spatial patterns:

Within the broader pink cross-hatched area, there are darker pink or purple patches that appear as irregular shapes scattered throughout the distribution. These darker areas are particularly concentrated around Sebring, in the Lorida area, near Lake Placid, and in various locations across the western half of the mapped range. The overall distribution forms a cohesive area rather than isolated patches, suggesting connected habitat or a continuous range assessment.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map represents species distribution data compiled by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service specifically for Florida. The polygonal boundaries represent the agency's understanding of where Garrett's Mint occurs within the state. The darker areas within the cross-hatched region may indicate overlapping polygon features or areas with more detailed spatial data. This is a thematic layer focused on endangered species distribution rather than a comprehensive habitat or environmental assessment map.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source:

United States Fish and Wildlife Service species distribution data for the State of Florida. The dataset contains polygonal boundaries representing species occurrences as understood by the agency.

Definition Query:

The map displays only records where the common name equals 'GARRETT'S MINT', filtering the broader Florida species dataset to show this single endangered species.

Scale Information:

The map shows a regional scale appropriate for understanding the overall distribution of the species across south-central Florida, including multiple municipalities and conservation areas.

Coordinate System:

NAD_1983_HARN_Florida_GDL_Albers (WKID 3087)

Limitations:

The mapped boundaries represent the species range as understood by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and may not reflect precise locations of individual populations or account for habitat changes. The darker concentrations within the cross-hatched area may result from overlapping polygon features in the source data rather than indicating specific ecological differences.

Map Coverage:

The map extent covers south-central Florida, primarily focused on Highlands County and surrounding areas, with portions of adjacent conservation lands visible for geographic context.

The alternative text description of this map was AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies.