2015 Map of Long Key

About this map

The small incorporated city of Layton anchors this coastal survey, situated on the narrow coral limestone stretch of Long Key. This maritime environment is defined by the critical transit corridor of the Intracostal Waterway and the expansive reaches of Florida Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The map documents the engineering of the Florida Keys, highlighting the Long Key Viaduct and the chain of smaller islands including Fiesta Key and Craig Key. To the northwest, the boundary of Everglades National Park meets the shallow waters of the bay, where submerged features like Jewfish Hole and various shoals such as Old Dan Bank and Old Sweat Bank dictate local navigation. The land use here is characterized by the thin line of development following the Overseas Highway, surrounded by protected waters and the deep Hawk Channel to the south.