2012 Map of Calusa Keys

About this map

Florida Bay dominates this coastal survey, where a complex archipelago of mangrove islands and keys forms a intricate marine environment in Monroe County, Florida. The map illustrates a distinctive maritime geography defined by individual named landforms such as Calusa Keys, Bob Allen Keys, and Russell Key. This area represents a wilderness of shallow waters and tidal flats, where navigation is guided by features like Jimmie Channel. Unlike more developed coastal regions, this portion of the Florida coast remains focused on its natural topography, showing the varied shapes of island chains including the Samphire Keys, Triplet Keys, and Whipray Keys. The arrangement of these keys reveals the subtle shifts in the submerged landscape that have shaped local fishing and navigation for generations.