2018 Map of Joe Bay

About this map

Everglades National Park dominates this coastal landscape where the fresh water of the Everglades meets the saltwater systems of the south Florida coast. The intricate shoreline is defined by a network of interconnected water bodies, including Joe Bay, Alligator Bay, and Little Madeira Bay, which serve as vital transition zones between the mainland and the open waters of Florida Bay. The map reveals the specialized terrain of the region, featuring named landmarks like Fan-Palm Hammock and numerous mangrove-rich islands such as Deer Key, Eagle Key, and Nest Keys. A political boundary between Monroe and Miami-Dade counties cuts through the bays and keys, following historical administrative lines through a wilderness of creeks and passes like Trout Creek and Stump Pass. This modern survey documents the contemporary extent of these fragile wetlands and estuarine environments.