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2024 Map of Chassahowitzka Bay

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Chassahowitzka Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal landscape, protecting a labyrinthine network of salt marshes, mangrove keys, and spring-fed tidal creeks along the Gulf of Mexico. The boundary between Citrus and Hernando County cuts through the center of this wetland expanse, where the Chassahowitzka River flows into the broad Chassahowitzka Bay. This modern survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the region, from the interior Chassahowitzka Swamp to the outer reaches of the Chassahowitzka Wilderness.

Navigable waters like Homosassa Bay and Blue Bay are punctuated by numerous named landmarks such as Seven Cabbage Island, Buckhorn Key, and Bird Island. The presence of the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail indicates the modern recreational use of these historical coastal routes. The map detail highlights the intricate shoreline and the scattered keys, including Colvalia Key and Crawl Key, which have defined this part of the Florida coastline for generations.