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2018 Map of Cedar Key

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Cedar Key and its surrounding archipelago dominate this coastal landscape, where the town itself sits primarily on Way Key. This intricate network of islands and tidal marshes is defined by complex water passages like the Main Ship Channel and Number Four Channel. The transition from the mainland to the Gulf is marked by features like Hodgson Hill and the prehistoric archaeological site at Shell Mound, which overlooks the Suwannee Sound.

Navigation and isolation are central themes here, illustrated by the numerous named keys such as Atsena Otie Key and Rattlesnake Key. The presence of the George T Lewis Airport on the southern tip of the main island highlights the modern infrastructure serving this unique maritime community. To the east, the terrain transitions into the dense Black Point Swamp and the expansive Gulf Hammock, showing the varied ecosystems of the Florida Gulf Coast.