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2015 Map of Elliott Key

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Elliott Key
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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Biscayne National Park encompasses the delicate barrier islands and reefs documented in this 2015 survey. The elongated form of Elliott Key dominates the central landscape, punctuated by local landmarks like Billys Point and Petrel Point. To the north, Sands Key is separated by Sands Cut, while the southern reaches feature a dense cluster of smaller islands including Adams Key, Porgy Key, and Old Rhodes Key.

This maritime environment is defined by the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay to the west and the open Atlantic Ocean to the east. Navigation is shaped by the Intracoastal Waterway and various cuts like Caesar Creek, which divides the keys. Submerged hazards and natural features such as Ajax Reef, Bache Shoal, and Margot Fish Shoal illustrate the complex underwater topography that characterizes this protected coastal ecosystem.