2021 Map of Garden Cove

About this map

Garden Cove and the northern reaches of Key Largo define this coastal landscape, where the terrestrial mangroves and hammock ridges of the Florida Keys meet the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The shoreline is heavily articulated by features like Cove Point, Point Mary, and the sheltered waters of Barnes Sound. Inland, the geography is marked by subtle elevations like Basin Hills and isolated water bodies such as Lake Simmons. The maritime character is further emphasized by a network of reefs and shoals, including Higdons Reef and The Elbow, which frame the deep-water Hawk Channel. This coastal survey documents the intersection of modern transit routes, such as the Intracoastal Waterway and Co Rd 905, with the intricate natural boundary of the southern peninsula.