2021 Map of Egmont Key

About this map

Egmont Key stands as the primary landform at the threshold of the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. This maritime landscape is defined by its strategic position at the entrance to the harbor, where the Egmont Channel and Southwest Channel provide deep-water access around the island's shores. The terrain is marked by shifting coastal features like Palatine Shoal, reflecting the dynamic environment of the Florida gulf coast. Modern recreational use is visible through the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trail, which skirts the eastern coastline of the key. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Hillsborough Co and Manatee Co as it cuts across the open waters south of the island.