1964 Map of Egmont Key

About this map

Egmont Key stands as a strategic sentinel at the entrance to Tampa Bay in the mid-1960s, a landscape defined by maritime navigation and historical remnants. The island's northern end is clustered with critical coastal infrastructure, including a Lookout Tower, a Light, and Lighthouse BM 5. At the southern tip, the mention of Ruins indicates the surviving structures of past military or lighthouse installations, providing a concrete link to the island's long history as a defensive outpost. The surrounding waters are dominated by deep-water passages like Egmont Channel and Southwest Channel, reflecting the area's role as a vital maritime corridor for the Florida Gulf Coast. Below the main island, the Passage Key Inlet separates the key from further shoals, while the administrative boundary between Hillsborough Co and Manatee Co cuts directly across the southern waters.