2012 Map of Bird Keys

About this map

Siesta Key and the surrounding barrier islands form a thin ribbon of land between the Gulf of Mexico and the protected waters of Little Sarasota Bay. This coastal survey documents the residential development and natural waterways south of Sarasota, where neighborhoods like Coral Cove and thoroughfares such as Midnight Pass Rd define the landscape. The geography is shaped by dynamic inlets and tidal features, including the Heron Lagoon and the narrow passage at Blind Pass. While much of the sheet is dominated by the open gulf, the narrow coastal strip reveals a dense network of local streets such as Point of Rocks Rd and Point Crisp Rd, illustrating the modern layout of these highly sought-after island communities.