1955 Map of Cedar Key

About this map

Cedar Key serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, appearing as a cluster of development centered on Way Key amidst the intricate marshlands and islands of Levy County. The landscape is defined by its maritime geography, where the Gulf of Mexico meets a labyrinth of tidal creeks and oyster bars like Lone Cabbage Reef. Cultural landmarks include the Landing Field and Hodgson Hill, while the surrounding waters are navigated via the Main Ship Channel and North Bank. The map highlights the early conservation efforts of the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge, protecting significant landforms such as Atsena Otie Key and North Key. Further inland, the vast Swamp and Gulf Hammock illustrate the dense, water-logged terrain that constrained early settlement to the higher ground of the keys and the vicinity of Shell Mound.