1944 Map of Egmont Key

About this map

Egmont Key stands as a sentinel at the mouth of Tampa Bay, surveyed here during the mid-1940s. The landscape is dominated by maritime navigation and communication infrastructure, reflecting its strategic importance for Gulf shipping. The map documents the presence of several Radio Towers, a Tower, and a Beacon, along with a primary Light at the northern tip. These features, along with a Cable Crossing, underscore the key's role as a vital link for maritime safety and coordination between the Egmont Channel and Southwest Channel. Stretching into the Gulf of Mexico, the island also serves as a physical boundary marker, with the county line for Hillsborough Co and Manatee Co passing through the surrounding waters. This survey captures the island's isolation and functional layout before significant modern changes to the shoreline and structures.