2024 Map of Calusa Keys

About this map

Florida Bay dominates this maritime survey, revealing a complex archipelago of mangroves and tidal flats within Monroe County. The landscape is defined by scattered island clusters such as the Triplet Keys and Samphire Keys to the north, while the Whipray Keys and Buttonwood Keys guard the western reaches near the Whipray Basin. Navigational channels like the Whipray Channel and Jimmie Channel provide the only discernible paths through these shallow waters, which are dotted with smaller, remote outcrops including Spy Key and Captain Key. The map illustrates the natural state of the Florida Keys' inner bay environment, where landmasses like the Bob Allen Keys and the namesake Calusa Keys sit isolated from any terrestrial infrastructure. This 2024 data represents a contemporary look at a shifting coastal environment, useful for studying current shoreline configurations and protected marine habitats.