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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 intricate coastal interface of the Gulf of Mexico defines this late 1970s survey, capturing a landscape dominated by the complex hydrology of the Big Bend region. The Suwannee River delta is a central feature, distributing its waters through Suwannee Sound via outlets like West Gap and Steamboat Gap. These aquatic corridors sustained the fishing and maritime economies of coastal outposts such as Suwannee, Horseshoe Beach, and the resilient island community of Cedar Key.

Inland, the dense wetland ecosystems of the California Swamp and the protected lands of Gulf Hammock contrast with the labyrinth of tidal features. The map provides significant bathymetric detail for the offshore environment, naming numerous hazards and landmarks including Red Bank Reef, Halfmoon Reef, and Lone Cabbage Reef. From the small hummocks like Seven Sisters Islands to larger landmasses such as Hog Island, the sheet documents a shoreline shaped by tides and the ongoing influence of the great river.