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40 <br />Nearly two-thirds of the total land area is west of Interstate 95; however, <br />more than 85% of the population resides in the eastern third of the <br />County, and is vulnerable to the effects of both man-made and natural <br />disasters. The City of Fellsmere is the only community in the western <br />part of the County. The land along the western boundary of the County <br />is used primarily for range and pasture land with few residential <br />structures. To the east is the St. Johns marsh, a large freshwater marsh <br />extending the entire length of the County. Included in this significant <br />wetland is the 6,000 acre Blue Cypress Lake. The land between the <br />marsh and 1-95 is devoted primarily to agriculture, and subject to disaster <br />caused by weather phenomena. Other than the City of Fellsmere in the <br />north, there is little human settlement hi this area. <br />The eastern portion of the County can be divided into two major areas: <br />the 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 <br />activities are concentrated along the U.S. 1 corridor. A chart depicting <br />the existing land uses in the coastal area is attached to this document <br />and identified as Figure 3. <br />Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Basic Page 41