2012 Map of East Pass

About this map

The Suwannee River fractures into a complex network of coastal distributaries as it reaches the Gulf of Mexico along the Levy County coastline. This hydrologic landscape is defined by the shifting channels of the East Pass, Gopher River, and Mitchell Cr, which wind through marshlands toward the Suwannee Sound. Human presence is concentrated around Fletcher Landing and along rural corridors like SE 349 Hwy, where local roads such as Munden Camp Rd and Goolsby Rd provide access to the river's edge. The geography is characterized by distinct landforms like Tiger Island and Turkey Island, while the river itself features sharp meanders such as U-Lee Bend. Farther out into the sound, the submerged Lone Cabbage Reef marks the transition from the river mouth to the open Gulf waters.