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2012 Map of Egmont Key

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Egmont Key
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Egmont Key stands as a strategic sentinel at the mouth of Tampa Bay, marking the vital transition from the open Gulf of Mexico to the protected waters of the interior. This 2012 survey highlights the island's dual role as a navigational aid and a protected natural area, encompassing both Fort De Soto Park - Egmont Key State Park. The geography here is dominated by the shipping lanes of Egmont Channel to the north and Southwest Channel to the south.

Maritime history is anchored by the presence of the Egmont Key Lighthouse and the Old Quarantine Pier Light, reflecting the island's long-standing importance for vessel safety and public health. This data reveals the narrow, shifting profile of the key, where the shoreline is constantly shaped by the Gulf currents, providing a precise record of the island's footprint before subsequent erosion or tropical weather events altered the landmass.