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2018 Map of Bird Keys

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bird Keys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Siesta Key and Casey Key dominate this coastal survey, separated by the narrow channels of Midnight Pass and Blind Pass. The geography is defined by the thin barrier islands shielding Little Sarasota Bay from the open Gulf of Mexico. Along the shoreline, residential developments like White Beach and Point O'Rocks sit tucked behind the primary dunes, while Heron Lagoon and Coral Cove provide sheltered inland waters.

Transportation corridors are anchored by the Tamiami Trl on the mainland, connecting the region's coastal communities. The Intracoastal Waterway threads between the mainland and the keys, past the small archipelago of the Bird Keys. This layout reflects a landscape dedicated to maritime access and waterfront living, where neighborhood streets like Sanderling Rd and N Casey Key Rd follow the narrow contours of the barrier islands.