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2015 Map of Madeira Bay

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Madeira Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Everglades National Park encompasses this fragile coastal landscape where freshwater drainage meets the Atlantic Ocean. The hydrologic transition is defined by Taylor Slough and the Taylor River, which feed into the intricate shoreline of Madeira Bay and Little Madeira Bay. The map reveals a complex network of mangrove-lined waterways and interior lakes like Seven Palm Lake, Middle Lake, and Monroe Lake.

Elevated tropical hardwood stands are identified as hammocks, including the significant Maderia Hammock and Little Madeira Hammock. Coastal landmarks such as Crocodile Point, Terrapin Point, and the evocatively named Crocodile Dragover suggest the primitive wildlife habitat preserved here. Offshore, Big Key and the Black Betsy Keys dot the shallow waters of Florida Bay, marking the southern reaches of the mainland before it gives way to the open sea.