2015 Map of Key Lois

About this map

The maritime expanse of the Atlantic Ocean dominates this coastal survey, where the low-lying islands of the Florida Keys meet the open sea. This 2015 charting of the lower keys focuses on the remote island of Key Lois and the grouping of the Newfound Harbor Keys to the east. The map highlights the essential shipping and navigation lanes of the Intracoastal Waterway, which serves as a critical artery for local maritime traffic through these shallow waters. Smaller landforms such as Big Munson Island and Munson Island appear as delicate features within the reef-and-key environment of Monroe County. The geography reveals the isolation of these outer islands before they give way to the deep ocean, illustrating the vulnerability and unique structure of the Florida coastline in the early 21st century.