Alternative Text Description for Gentian Pinkroot (Endangered) Distribution Map

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MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays the geographic distribution of Gentian Pinkroot, an endangered species, within the state of Florida. The map shows a single polygonal area representing the species' range as designated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The shaded region indicates where this endangered plant species is understood to occur within the state.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers the state of Florida and portions of neighboring states including Alabama and Georgia to the north. The distribution area for Gentian Pinkroot is located in the Florida Panhandle region, extending across the northern portion of the state. Major cities visible near or within the range include Marianna, Chipley, Bonifay, Vernon, and Graceville in the north-central Panhandle area. The range extends southward toward areas near Youngstown and Blountstown. To the south, the Gulf of America coastline is visible, including Panama City Beach and Lynn Haven. The eastern boundary of the range extends toward areas near Malone and Sneads, while the western edge approaches Caryville and Ponce de Leon.

KEY INSIGHTS

The Gentian Pinkroot distribution shows a concentrated presence in Florida's Panhandle region, primarily occupying the north-central portion of that area. The species range forms a large, relatively contiguous polygon with some irregular boundaries that follow natural or administrative boundaries. A notable gap appears in the distribution near the Fountain area in the south-central portion of the range. The distribution does not extend to the coastal areas of the Gulf of America, remaining inland throughout its range. The pattern suggests the species is limited to a specific ecological region within the Panhandle, with no populations shown elsewhere in Florida.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

Gentian Pinkroot Distribution Area

This layer represents the geographic extent where the endangered Gentian Pinkroot species occurs according to United States Fish and Wildlife Service boundaries.

Endangered Species Range (pink crosshatch pattern)

Appearance:

The distribution area is shown with a pink fill pattern featuring a diagonal crosshatch or grid texture, with a darker pink outline defining the boundary.

Distribution:

The range covers a substantial portion of Florida's Panhandle, primarily in the north-central section. The distribution extends across multiple counties in this region.

Notable locations:

The range encompasses areas around Marianna, Chipley, Bonifay, Vernon, Wausau, Alford, and Altha. A small isolated section appears near Caryville in the western portion of the range.

Spatial patterns:

The distribution forms one large, mostly contiguous area with irregular boundaries. The range shows a general east-west orientation across the Panhandle. There is one significant gap in the southern portion of the range near Fountain, creating a void within the otherwise continuous distribution area.

Overlapping Patterns

No overlapping patterns are present. This map displays a single thematic layer showing the species distribution.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map focuses solely on the distribution of Gentian Pinkroot as a single endangered species layer. The polygonal boundary represents the species' understood range rather than specific occurrence points, indicating the broader area where the species may be found. Base map features such as city names and boundaries are shown for geographic reference but are not part of the thematic layer. The map has been filtered to display only the Gentian Pinkroot species from a larger dataset containing multiple species boundaries.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source:

The data comes from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service species boundary dataset for the State of Florida, containing polygonal boundaries for species as understood by the agency.

Definition Query:

The map displays a filtered subset of the data where the common name equals "Gentian Pinkroot," showing only this single endangered species from the larger species boundaries dataset.

Scale Information:

The map is displayed at a regional scale appropriate for showing the full extent of the species range across multiple counties in the Florida Panhandle.

Coordinate System:

NAD 1983 HARN Florida GDL Albers (WKID 3087)

Limitations:

The polygonal boundaries represent the understood range of the species as designated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and may not reflect exact population locations or habitat suitability within the depicted area. The boundaries indicate where the species is understood to occur but do not provide density or population size information.

Map Coverage:

The map extends beyond the species range to show geographic context, including portions of southern Alabama and Georgia to the north, and the Gulf of America coastline to the south. The primary focus is the Florida Panhandle region where the Gentian Pinkroot range is located.

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