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1943 Map of Cottrell Key, 1952 Print
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1943 Map of Cottrell Key

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Boca Grande Key and Woman Key anchor the southern portion of this mid-century survey of the Florida Keys, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the West Channel. Compiled from air photographs and planetable topography by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1943, the map depicts a collection of uninhabited islands and navigational landmarks. Notable among these is the NW Passage Bn (Old Tower) to the north, signaling the strategic maritime importance of these waters during the war era. The isolation of features like Cottrell Key, Ballast Key, and Barracuda Key provides a clear view of the natural coastal geomorphology before modern shoreline changes. This map captures the specific arrangement of mangroves and sandbars that defined the area's navigational hazards and natural harbors during the 1940s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24.4 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain