Alternative Text Description for Wireweed (Endangered) Species Boundary Map

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MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays the endangered species habitat boundary for Wireweed in Florida as designated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The map shows a large contiguous area where this endangered plant species is found, covering a substantial portion of central and southern Florida. The boundary is represented by a pink crosshatched pattern that delineates the geographic extent of Wireweed's documented presence in the state.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map shows the state of Florida with particular focus on the central and southern portions. The Wireweed boundary extends across much of the Florida peninsula, with the labeled cities of Lakeland visible in the central region and Kissimmee in the east-central area. The boundary encompasses territory stretching from the northern-central part of the state southward through most of the peninsula. Bodies of water, including lakes and coastal areas, appear as gaps within and around the boundary. The eastern boundary approaches the Atlantic coast, while portions of the Gulf of America coastline are visible to the west.

KEY INSIGHTS

The Wireweed endangered species boundary covers an extensive geographic area across central and southern Florida, indicating a wide historical or current range for this endangered plant. The distribution pattern shows one large, relatively continuous boundary zone rather than multiple isolated patches, suggesting either a broad habitat requirement or a consolidated approach to species management boundaries. Several water bodies appear as excluded areas within the overall boundary, creating an irregular shape with numerous indentations and gaps, particularly visible in the central and southern portions of the mapped area. The boundary extends across multiple ecological zones from interior regions to areas near both coasts.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

Wireweed (Endangered) Boundary

This layer represents the official United States Fish and Wildlife Service designated boundary for the endangered Wireweed species in Florida.

Wireweed Species Boundary (pink crosshatched pattern)

Appearance:

The boundary is displayed as a semi-transparent pink area with a fine crosshatch or diagonal line pattern overlay. The pattern creates a distinctive textured appearance that differentiates the species boundary from the underlying base map features.

Distribution:

The boundary covers a large portion of central and southern Florida, extending from approximately the Lakeland-Kissimmee latitude southward through the peninsula. The eastern edge approaches the Atlantic coastal region, while the western portions extend toward the Gulf of America coast.

Notable locations:

Major coverage areas include regions around Lakeland in central Florida and extensive territory south of this area. The boundary surrounds numerous water bodies, creating an irregular perimeter with many indentations where lakes and wetlands are excluded.

Spatial patterns:

The boundary forms one large, generally contiguous zone rather than multiple disconnected areas. The pattern shows an irregular, naturalistic boundary that follows landscape features, particularly water bodies. Numerous gaps and indentations occur throughout, especially in the central and southern sections where lakes and wetland systems create exclusion zones within the overall boundary.

Overlapping Patterns

Water bodies and lake systems create natural gaps within the Wireweed boundary, particularly visible in the central Florida region and throughout the southern peninsula where the Everglades and associated wetland systems are located.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map represents a species boundary polygon rather than individual plant locations or population density information. The boundary delineates the geographic area where Wireweed, an endangered species, is recognized by federal wildlife authorities. Areas outside this boundary do not necessarily indicate absence of the species, but rather fall outside the officially designated boundary zone. Water bodies and other unsuitable habitats appear as gaps within the boundary. This is a thematic overlay layer that would typically be viewed in conjunction with other environmental or land management data layers.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source:

United States Fish and Wildlife Service species boundary data for the State of Florida. The data represents polygonal boundaries for species as understood and designated by the federal agency for wildlife management and conservation purposes.

Definition Query:

The map displays only Wireweed species data, filtered using the criteria: common name equals 'WIREWEED'. This subset focuses specifically on this single endangered plant species from the larger USFWS species boundary dataset (CR_USFWS_POLY_JUN26).

Scale Information:

The map is displayed at a statewide scale showing the full extent of Florida, appropriate for viewing regional species boundary patterns and understanding the overall geographic scope of the endangered species designation.

Coordinate System:

NAD_1983_HARN_Florida_GDL_Albers (WKID 3087)

Limitations:

The boundary represents an administrative designation and may not reflect precise population distributions or habitat suitability at finer scales. The data depicts species boundaries as understood by USFWS and may be subject to revision as new surveys or research provide updated information. Water bodies and unsuitable terrain within the boundary do not constitute actual habitat.

Map Coverage:

The map extent covers the state of Florida with emphasis on the central and southern regions where the Wireweed boundary is located. Small portions of neighboring states may be visible at the map edges, and both Atlantic and Gulf of America coastal areas are shown for geographic context.

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