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2012 Map of Bayport

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bayport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The salt marshes and coastal hammocks of the Florida Gulf Coast define this landscape, where the Weeki Wachee River and Mud River meet the sea. The settlement at Bayport serves as a central point for navigating the intricate waterways, including Centipede Bay and Rock Island Bay. This 2012 survey illustrates the coastal infrastructure of Hernando County, showing how residential developments like Palm Grove Colony and Cooglers Beach are integrated into the network of tidal creeks and islands.

A complex archipelago of named keys and points, such as Net Spread Key, Raccoon Point, and Eagle Nest Island, protects the inner bays from the open Gulf of Mexico. Further inland, the presence of the Mud River Spring highlights the freshwater discharge points characteristic of this karst region. The map also records the modern road network, including Pine Island Dr and Cortez Blvd, which provide access to these coastal outposts.