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Originally Posted by asianthree

According to locals who grew up near area south of turnpike was cattle, and watermelon farms. Very few ponds or wet areas, trees were few, that were probably cleared out 50 plus years ago from rot. They agreed most Live oaks in the area probably over 100 years old. Spanish moss, causes issues eventually rot within. Prior to building not much wet prairie, except for areas that still remain untouched.

Our area is built around multiple preserves that are dry. That information comes from the locals who used to hunt between 44 and Turnpike for the last 50 years. Three different owners (mid 80s) told us they could run their airboats as kids near Lake Okahumpka Rec center. Then walk through the dry prairies to hunt, bear, boar, and rattlesnake, which is now St John’s and Richmond.

Our area is 10-12” higher than the prairie floor.

From the map of Eastport, I think the sogginess of the area is notable. No one said it is all under water.. it's just very swampy and I'm sure much terra firma has been moved and manipulated for management.
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