Alternative Text Description for Scrub Plum (Endangered) Distribution Map

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays the geographic distribution of Scrub Plum, an endangered plant species, across central Florida. The map shows polygonal habitat boundaries representing known or designated areas where this species occurs, as documented by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Gray areas represent general landscape features and water bodies, while pink hatched polygons identify Scrub Plum habitat locations.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers a significant portion of central Florida, extending from Orlando in the north to areas south of Yeehaw Junction. Major cities labeled on the map include Orlando, Kissimmee, Lakeland, and Titusville, which help orient the viewer within the state. The mapped region encompasses both inland areas and portions of Florida's peninsula, showing habitat distribution across multiple counties in the central part of the state.

KEY INSIGHTS

Scrub Plum habitat shows a distinct north-to-south corridor pattern through central Florida. The most significant concentrations occur in three main areas: a northern cluster northwest of Orlando, a central concentration in the mid-peninsula region, and several southern groupings extending toward the lower portion of the mapped area. The habitat distribution suggests a fragmented pattern with multiple discrete populations separated by areas without documented Scrub Plum presence. Individual habitat patches vary considerably in size, with some larger consolidated areas and numerous smaller isolated sites scattered throughout the region.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

Scrub Plum (Endangered) Habitat

This layer represents the polygonal boundaries of documented Scrub Plum habitat areas across central Florida, showing where this endangered species is known to occur.

Scrub Plum Habitat Areas (pink hatched polygons)

Appearance:

Pink or magenta polygons filled with a diagonal crosshatch or grid pattern, creating a distinctive textured appearance that stands out against the gray background.

Distribution:

Habitat areas are distributed along a roughly north-south corridor through central Florida, with concentrations in three main geographic zones: northwest of Orlando, in the central peninsula region between Orlando and Lakeland, and in southern portions of the mapped area.

Notable locations:

The northern cluster appears northwest of Orlando with multiple adjacent and nearby polygons forming a significant habitat complex. A central concentration occurs roughly between Kissimmee and Lakeland, featuring some of the larger individual habitat patches. Southern groupings extend from the mid-peninsula area down toward the lower extent of the map coverage.

Spatial patterns:

The habitat exhibits a fragmented distribution pattern with clusters of multiple smaller sites interspersed with occasional larger habitat areas. Many habitat patches appear in close proximity to one another, suggesting potential habitat corridors or historical connectivity. The overall pattern follows a north-south orientation through the central Florida peninsula, with most occurrences concentrated in the interior regions rather than coastal areas.

Background Features (gray areas)

Appearance:

Solid gray polygons of various sizes scattered throughout the map.

Distribution:

Gray areas appear throughout the mapped region, intermixed with and surrounding the pink Scrub Plum habitat polygons.

Notable locations:

Larger gray areas are visible near Kissimmee and in various locations throughout the central and southern portions of the map.

Spatial patterns:

These features are distributed across the entire map extent and likely represent water bodies such as lakes and wetlands that are characteristic of central Florida's landscape.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map represents a single thematic layer extracted from a larger dataset and shows only Scrub Plum locations filtered from the complete Florida endangered species database. The map focuses on this specific endangered plant species rather than providing comprehensive vegetation or habitat mapping. The polygonal boundaries represent designated or documented habitat areas rather than individual plant locations. Base map features such as roads and political boundaries are minimally displayed to emphasize the species distribution pattern. The gray areas visible in the background represent landscape features that provide geographic context but are not the primary focus of this thematic layer.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source:

United States Fish and Wildlife Service species boundary data for the State of Florida. The dataset contains polygonal boundaries for species as understood and documented by the federal wildlife service.

Definition Query:

The map displays a filtered subset of the complete dataset, showing only records where the common name equals "SCRUB PLUM." This filter isolates this single endangered species from the larger database of species tracked by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Florida.

Scale Information:

The map shows a regional-scale view covering multiple counties in central Florida, appropriate for understanding the overall distribution pattern and habitat fragmentation of Scrub Plum across its range. Individual habitat patches ranging from small isolated sites to larger habitat complexes are visible at this scale.

Coordinate System:

NAD 1983 HARN Florida GDL Albers (WKID 3087), a projected coordinate system designed for accurate area representation across Florida.

Limitations:

The mapped boundaries represent documented or designated habitat areas as recorded in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service database and may not capture all locations where Scrub Plum occurs. The dataset represents species understanding as documented by the federal agency and may not include all state or local conservation data. Areas outside the displayed polygons do not necessarily indicate absence of the species, but rather indicate areas not documented in this particular dataset.

Map Coverage:

The map extent covers central Florida from approximately Orlando southward, including portions of multiple counties in the central peninsula region. The eastern extent reaches near the Atlantic coast around Titusville, while the western extent includes areas near Lakeland. Northern and southern boundaries are defined by the dataset extent rather than political or ecological boundaries.

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