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2021 Map of Cedar Key

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Cedar Key
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Cedar Key serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, highlighting the intricate relationship between the mainland and the offshore archipelago in the Gulf of Mexico. The town's layout on Way Key is detailed alongside vital maritime infrastructure, including the Main Ship Channel, Number Three Channel, and the George T Lewis Airport. This area is characterized by a complex network of salt marshes and tidal creeks such as Goose Creek and Lukens Creek, which transition into the broader waters of Suwannee Sound.

Cultural and historical markers are scattered throughout the islands, from the Shell Mound in the north to the Atsena Otie Key south of the main settlement. The presence of the Cedar Key Cemetery and names like Rattlesnake Key, Spanish Bayonet Island, and Lone Cabbage Island provide a clear view of the local nomenclature and geography. Modern recreational routes are also represented, specifically the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trail, which weaves through the protected waters of the Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve.