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2012 Map of Joe Bay

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Joe Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Florida Bay defines the southern extent of this coastal reach, where a complex network of keys and passes meets the mangrove-lined estuaries of the mainland. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling waters of Joe Bay and Alligator Bay, which transition into narrower channels like Trout Creek and Davis Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates a wilderness of interconnected basins and hammocks, including the curiously named Fan Palm Hammock on the western edge of the sheet.

Water-based transit through the region relies on specific gaps in the terrain, such as Stump Pass, Eagle Key Pass, and Lake Key Pass. Numerous small islands are scattered throughout the larger bays, including Deer Key, Tern Keys, and the more isolated Nest Keys. The lack of any roads or buildings emphasizes the protected, aquatic nature of this corner of Miami-Dade County, captured here in high detail.