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2018 Map of Boca Chica Key

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Key West Naval Air Station / Boca Chica Field dominates the central portion of this island chain, its massive runways and military infrastructure occupying much of Boca Chica Key. This modern survey illustrates the high density of development in the lower Florida Keys, showing the intricate network of canals and residential streets in Big Coppitt Key and Stock Island. To the west, the campus of the Florida Keys Community College sits near the edge of the urbanized area, while the Southern Keys Cem serves as a local landmark at the junction of the islands.

The geography is defined by a complex web of waterways, including the Rockland Channel, Shark Channel, and Boca Chica Channel, which separate named features like Rockland Key and Geiger Key. The map details the transition from the built-up maritime and military hubs to the natural mangroves and keys to the east, such as the Saddlebunch Keys and Lower Sugar Loaf Key. Navigation and access are highlighted by the prominent placement of Intracostal Waterway and various landing points along the coast.