2024 Map of Bayport

About this map

The Gulf Coast of Hernando County reveals a complex network of coastal wetlands and tidal inlets where the Weeki Wachee River and Mud River meet the sea. This contemporary survey captures the intricate boundary between developed residential enclaves like Weeki Wachee Gardens and Hernando Beach and the protected wilderness to the north. Much of the upper coastline is defined by the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge and the Chassahowitzka Wilderness, preserves that maintain the primitive character of the Florida shore. Notable hydrologic features such as Mud River Spring and the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl highlight the area's significance for both conservation and water-based recreation. Traditional coastal settlements like Bayport and Cooglers Beach sit at the terminus of Cortez Blvd, serving as historical gateways to the labyrinthine islands and bays of the gulf front.