2015 Map of Arsenicker Keys

About this map

Biscayne National Park protects a vast expanse of marine and mangrove environments where the southern Florida mainland meets the Atlantic. This survey documents the complex intersection of man-made waterways and natural coastal features, including the Military Canal and Florida City Canal which cut through the low-lying terrain to reach the bay. The map shows the remote settlement of Islandia on the outer keys, a remnant of mid-century development dreams within the park boundaries. Navigation and conservation are the primary themes here, with the Intracoastal Waterway threading past islands such as West Arsenicker Key and Long Arsenicker Key. To the north, prominent coastal markers like Convoy Point and Turkey Point define the shoreline, while the offshore Sponge Rocks and Pelican Bank highlight the shallow marine geography characteristic of this subtropical ecosystem.