1988 Map of Key Biscayne

About this map

Biscayne Bay serves as the central focal point of this coastal survey, separating the burgeoning mainland neighborhoods of Miami and Coral Gables from the barrier islands. The mainland shoreline is dotted with cultural landmarks like the Vizcaya Museum and The Barnacle State Historic Site, while the inland Metrorail line indicates the era's urban transit development. Across the Rickenbacker Causeway, the islands of Virginia Key and Key Biscayne are defined by significant public and scientific institutions, including the Seaquarium, the Marine Stadium, and the Univ of Miami Marine Laboratory. The southern tip of the key is dominated by the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area, anchored by the Old Lighthouse Tower. Detailed bathymetry throughout the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve highlights numerous channels and shoals, such as Bear Cut and Coral Shoal, which were critical for local navigation before the establishment of Biscayne National Park at the sheet's southern edge.