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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 88 <br />