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2015 Map of Marco Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Marco Island is depicted here during a period of significant coastal density, where a grid of modern residential canals meets the complex mangrove estuaries of southwest Florida. The development spans from the northwestern shores at Smokehouse Bay down to the historic fishing vicinity of Caxambas and Caxambas Pass. This transition is most visible in the contrast between the dense street network of the central island and the surrounding keys, such as Isles of Capri and Goodland, which remain anchored to the intricate waterway system.

A network of local landmarks reflects the area's maritime and aviation identity, from the Marco Island Airport in the north to the evocative Clam Factory Shoal in the southern bay. The geography is defined by an archipelago of named keys and points, including Railroad Shoals, Horrs Island, and Stingaree Island. These features illustrate the precarious balance between a thriving resort community and the expansive wilderness of the Gulf of Mexico and its inland tidal creeks like Georgia Fruit Farm Creek.