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1978 Map of Cedar Keys

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Cedar Keys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Suwannee River flows into the Gulf of Mexico along this stretch of the Florida coastline, creating a complex landscape of coastal wetlands and offshore islands. This 1978 edition, which incorporates bathymetric data from the National Ocean Service, highlights the intricate waterways of Suwannee Sound and Waccasassa Bay. The settlement of Cedar Key serves as a primary hub among the various coastal keys, including Hog Island, Bradford Island, and Deer Island.

Further north, the community of Horseshoe Beach sits near Horseshoe Cove, surrounded by numerous marshes and islands such as Big Grassy Island and Little Grassy Island. The map provides detailed depth contours and identifies significant marine features like Red Bank Reef and Hedemon Reef. Inland, the terrain transitions into the Gulf Hammock region, where the Dixie and Levy County boundary line cuts through the coastal woodlands.