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2015 Map of Chassahowitzka Bay

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Chassahowitzka Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Chassahowitzka Bay and the surrounding coastal marshlands define this stretch of the Gulf Coast, where the border between Citrus and Hernando counties meets the sea. The map reveals an intricate network of tidal creeks and brackish channels, including Haulover Creek, Fish Creek, and the lower reaches of the Chassahowitzka River. This landscape is dominated by a transition from open water to a labyrinth of islands and reefs, such as the Chassahowitzka Reefs and Bird Island.

Evidence of the area's maritime geography is found in the naming of specific local landmarks like Seven Cabbage Island and the Seven Cabbage Cutoff, indicating a terrain where navigation has historically relied on distinct natural markers. Smaller features like Sugar Spot and Buckhorn Key punctuate the marsh, providing essential reference points for those navigating the complex waterways between Homosassa Bay and the deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico.