1972 Map of East Bahia Honda Key NE

About this map

Florida Bay dominates this orthophotomap, showing the expanse of shallow coastal waters as they appeared in the early 1970s. The map captures a transition point in the marine environment where the northeastern corner meets the Everglades National Park boundary. This corner includes the Oxfoot Bank, a significant submerged feature that illustrates the intricate shoals and banks characteristic of this region. A solitary Light is marked along an indefinite boundary, serving as a vital navigational aid for those traversing these tricky waters. This document focuses almost entirely on the hydrography and marine topography of the bay, based on aerial photography from 1971 and nautical charts of the era, providing a record of the shifting seafloor and navigational hazards before decades of environmental change.