1955 Map of Cedar Key

About this map

Cedar Key serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, situated within a complex network of marshes, tidal creeks, and mangrove islands along the Gulf coast. The map illustrates the town's orientation toward the sea, featuring a Signal Sta, a Landing Field, and numerous daybeacons marking navigation through the Main Ship Channel and Northwest Channel. To the north, the terrain transitions into the dense vegetation of Gulf Hammock and the archaeological landmark at Shell Mound. The surrounding waters are dotted with numerous islands, including Atsena Otie Key and North Key, which comprise the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge. This mid-century view documents the region's geography before significant modern development, showing the intricate relationship between the settlement and its surrounding maritime environment, from the Lone Cabbage Reef to the sheltered Daughtry Bayou.