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2024 Map of Bird Keys

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Bird Keys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Siesta Key and the barrier islands of Sarasota County define this coastal landscape, where the Gulf of Mexico meets a complex network of internal waterways. The map illustrates the residential development patterns along the coast, particularly around Vamo and the neighborhood of Gulf Gate. Navigational features are prominent, including the Intracoastal Waterway as it threads through Little Sarasota Bay and the narrow opening at Blind Pass.

From the distinctive coastal landmark of Point O'Rocks to the smaller mangrove clusters of the Bird Keys, the environment is a study in Florida's modern shoreline management. Local roads like Point Crisp Rd and Sanderling Rd provide access to the waterfront, while the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl offers a different perspective on the islands. The boundary between t37s r18e and t38s r18e marks the transition southward toward Casey Key.