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1954 Map of East Pass

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of East Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Suwannee River carves a winding path through the tidal marshes of the Florida Gulf Coast, serving as the primary boundary between Dixie and Levy counties. At Fletcher Landing, the river transitions into a complex delta of braided streams and estuarine islands before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal landscape is defined by its intricate hydrology, where named watercourses like Gopher River and Dead Boy Cr split from the main channel, creating a labyrinth of sawgrass and mangroves.

Downstream toward the Suwannee Sound, the environment shifts toward open water and coastal hazards. Landmarks such as Tiger Island and Turkey Island provide vertical relief in an otherwise low-lying marshland, while the Lone Cabbage Reef sits just offshore. The presence of numerous small passes, including East Pass and Hog Island Creek, highlights the importance of shallow-water navigation for local fishing and maritime activities during the mid-1950s.