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1954 Map of Bayport

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Bayport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The coastal hamlet of Bayport serves as a focal point for this 1954 survey of the Florida Gulf coast, showing the intricate tidal network where the Weeki Wachee River and Mud River meet the sea. The landscape is defined by extensive wetlands, including the Chassahowitzka Swamp and the Weeki Wachee Swamp, which are largely preserved within the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.

Detailed hydrography reveals a complex maze of islands and inlets such as Pine Island, Eagle Nest Island, and Sawmill Island. Notable landmarks like Mud River Spring and Cooglers Beach highlight the area's transition from freshwater spring systems to the open Gulf of Mexico. Further offshore, hazards for navigation are documented with labels for Northwest Rocks, Beacon Rock, and a maritime Prohibited Area, reflecting the region's historical reliance on coastal watercraft before major inland development.