2021 Map of Eden

About this map

The barrier islands and brackish reaches of the Indian River Lagoon define this 2021 study of the Florida coastline near the boundary of St Lucie and Martin Counties. On the mainland, the established community of Eden and the expanding footprint of Port St. Lucie front the Indian River, while the Intracoastal Waterway provides a sheltered transit corridor between the shore and the Atlantic. Across the water, Hutchinson Island and the residential grid of Nettles Island highlight the intense focus on waterfront living and recreation. The Frank A Wacha Bridge serves as the primary link between these coastal communities. For those navigating the shoals, the map identifies maritime hazards such as Pierce Shoal and Saint Lucie Shoal in the open Atlantic Ocean. Natural preserves and recreation are also evident, from the Ocean Bay Preserve Trl to the long-distance Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl threading through the lagoon.