2012 Map of Lower Matecumbe Key

About this map

Lower Matecumbe Key and the surrounding waters of Monroe County are defined here by a narrow corridor of development situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The residential streets of Lower Matecumbe Beach, such as El Capitan Dr and Biscayne Blvd, are clustered along the northwestern edge of the key, facing the shallow reaches of Florida Bay. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern transportation footprint of Old US Hwy 1 as it transitions across the islands toward Channel Two. Submerged features are just as significant as the landmass here, with the South Islamorada Underwater Coral Gardens noted in the Hawk Channel. Other maritime markers like Indian Key Anchorage and Matecumbe Harbor indicate the area's deep-rooted connection to coastal navigation and the seafaring economy of the Florida Keys.