2024 Map of Cape Romano

About this map

Cape Romano and its surrounding archipelago define this coastal map of the southwestern tip of Florida. The landscape is a complex network of barrier islands and mangrove keys, including Big Morgan Island, Kice Island, and Carr Island. These landforms are separated by tidal thoroughfares such as Blind Pass, Morgan Pass, and the Morgan River. This 2024 survey captures the current state of these shifting coastal features, from the exposed Morgan Beach to the submerged hazards of the Cape Romano Shoals. For those navigating these waters, the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl winds through the protected bays and passes, providing a primary route through the labyrinthine geography of Morgan Bay and Sullivan Bay. The map serves as a contemporary record of a shoreline defined by the constant movement of the Gulf of Mexico.