Chekika (Grossman Hammock)
USA /
Florida /
The Hammocks /
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/ USA
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/ The Hammocks
World / United States / Florida
Former attraction encompassing Grossman Hammock, maintained until 2012 by Everglades National Park. Prior to 1970, the parcel was a private resort called Grossman Hammock Mineral Springs, famed for a bubbling mineral spring that some believed had healing powers, later topped in the 1980s to prevent contamination. Recently abandoned, most/all structures have been cleared and the grounds left to revert. The road leading towards (which included ranger booth) and parking lot are now flooded, however boardwalk over Lake Chekika and trails may remain. Prior, Chekika was a popular locale for picnicking, with a grassy clearing and bountiful infrastructure. At one time, several residents & mobile homes were present.
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Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 25°36'55"N 80°35'1"W
- Former Carter property 1.3 km
- Mitchels Grove 1.5 km
- SFWMD L-359 Water Detention Area 4.4 km
- Las Palmas/8.5 Square Mile Area/East Everglades 6.1 km
- 8.5 Square Mile Area (Demolished Section) 6.9 km
- Crandon's Camp 11 km
- Skydive Miami landing area 14 km
- Stanley Franks Camp 27 km
- Miccosukee Village Center 27 km
- Miccosukee Indian Reservation 32 km
- Tamiami ARSR-4 FAA Radar Site 8.8 km
- Miami-Dade County, Florida 11 km
- Redland 14 km
- Shark Valley area of Everglades National Park 21 km
- Water Conservation Area 3B 30 km
- "The Pocket" 33 km
- Water Conservation Area 3A South 39 km
- Everglades National Park 46 km
- Big Cypress National Preserve 64 km
- Monroe County, Florida 113 km