Okeechobee Waterway

The Okeechobee Waterway or Okeechobee Canal is a relatively shallow artificial waterway in the United States, stretching across from on the west coast to on Florida's east coast.
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  • Type: Channel
  • Description: canal in Florida, United States of America
  • Also known as: Cross State Canal”, “Cross State Waterway”, “Cross-Florida Waterway”, “Cross-State Canal”, “Cross-State Waterway”, “Okeechobee Canal”, “Okeechobee Cross-Florida Waterway”, and “Trans-State Waterway

Places of Interest

Highlights include Moore Haven Correctional Facility.

Prison
The is a private state prison for men located in , , which is operated by GEO Group under contract with the Florida Department of Corrections. is situated 2½ miles north of Okeechobee Waterway.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Moore Haven.

is a city and the county seat of , , United States. It is part of the region. The population was 1,566 at the 2020 census, down from 1,680 at the 2010 census.

Okeechobee Waterway

Latitude
26.80617° or 26° 48′ 22″ north
Longitude
-81.11285° or 81° 6′ 46″ west
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Open location code
76RWRV4P+FV
Geo­Names ID
4166832
Wiki­data ID
Q7081903
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Latin—“Okeechobee Waterway” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Okeechobee Waterway
  • Hebrew: תעלת אוקיצו’בי
  • Latin: Via Aquaria Okeechobeensis

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Washington Park and Whidden Corner.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lake Hicpochee and Glades County Library.

Florida: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Miami, Orlando, Walt Disney World, and Tallahassee.

Curious Channels to Discover

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