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1978 Map of Cedar Keys

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Cedar Keys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Horseshoe Beach and the mouth of the Suwannee River anchor this coastal survey, where the low-lying wetlands of Dixie and Levy counties meet the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of salt marshes, hammocks, and tidal creeks, notably the expansive California Swamp and the protected lands of Gulf Hammock.

A labyrinth of islands defines the shoreline, including Seabreeze Island, Hog Island, and Bradford Island, creating the sheltered waters of Suwannee Sound. The settlement at Suwannee illustrates the era's reliance on river-mouth access and coastal trade, while inland routes like State Road 349 connect these isolated fishing and timber outposts. Small landmarks such as Derrick Key and Horseshoe Cove provide specific points of interest for maritime history and local genealogy.