2024 Map of Garden Cove

About this map

The Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates the upper reaches of this island corridor, protecting a critical habitat of mangrove forests and salt marshes. The landscape is a complex network of waterways, where the Intracoastal Waterway and Barnes Sound meet the northern tip of Key Largo. While much of the land remains under conservation, residential pockets like Garden Cove and North Key Largo are visible, connected by Co Rd 905 and residential streets such as Charlemagne Blvd. Offshore, the environment transitions into the Atlantic Ocean and Hawk Channel, defined by subsurface features like Higdons Reef and North Dry Rocks. This survey illustrates the delicate balance between the 21st-century environmental preservation efforts and the established coastal settlements along the Florida Straits.