2018 Map of Clive Key

About this map

Florida Bay dominates this coastal landscape within Everglades National Park, where the shifting boundaries of land and water are defined by a series of mangrove keys and underwater banks. Named islands like Palm Key and Clive Key are scattered across the shallow waters, providing essential navigation points in an environment where land is often just feet above sea level. This 2018 survey reveals the intricate hydrography of the region, including the Conchie Channel and Joe Kemp Channel, which weave through submerged features such as Dave Foy Bank and Oxfoot Bank. The map details the transition from the open bay to protected basins like the Sandy Key Basin and Rabbit Key Basin, illustrating the unique geological formation of the Everglades wilderness. It serves as a precise record of these fragile coastal landforms and their naming conventions, from the distinctive Dildo Key to the secluded Man of War Key.