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Nearly two-thirds of the total land area is west of Interstate 95; however, <br /> more than 90% of the population resides in the eastern third of the County, <br /> and is vulnerable to the effects of both man-made and natural disasters. The <br /> City of Fellsmere is the only community in the western part of the County. <br /> The land along the western boundary of the County is used primarily for <br /> range and pasture land with few residential structures. To the east is the St. <br /> Johns marsh, a large freshwater marsh extending the entire length of the <br /> County. Included in this significant wetland is the 6,000-acre Blue Cypress <br /> Lake. The land between the marsh and 1-95 is devoted primarily to <br /> agriculture, and subject to disaster caused by weather phenomena. Other <br /> than the City of Fellsmere in the north, there is little human settlement in this <br /> area. <br /> The eastern portion of the County can be divided into two major areas: the <br /> mainland and the barrier island. The southern portion of the eastern <br /> mainland is the most highly developed area and contains the highest <br /> population concentration in the County. The central area of the mainland <br /> has experienced sparse development. Residential and commercial activities <br /> are concentrated along the U.S. 1 corridor. A chart depicting the existing <br /> land uses in the coastal area is attached to this document and identified as <br /> Figure 4. <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Page 83 <br />