2012 Map of Cape Saint George

About this map

Cape Saint George Light House stands as a sentinel along the southern edge of the barrier island chain protecting the Florida coast. This 2012 survey captures the shifting sands and delicate maritime geography of Cape Saint George, where the land meets the expansive Gulf of Mexico. The map details the transition from the sheltered waters of Apalachicola Bay and Horseshoe Cove to the open sea, marked by submerged hazards such as Cape Saint George Shoal and Higgins Shoal. At the western edge, the opening of West Pass provides a critical navigation point for maritime traffic entering the bay. This study of the island's southern tip emphasizes the intersection of navigation history and coastal geomorphology in a region defined by its exposure to the elements.