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2024 Map of Matanzas Inlet

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Matanzas Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Fort Matanzas stands as the sentinel of the barrier islands, guarding the narrow Matanzas Inlet where the Matanzas River meets the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal landscape is defined by its long-standing maritime heritage and the complex network of waterways that separate Anastasia Island and Rattlesnake Island from the mainland. The area showcases a transition from the established community at Crescent Beach to the research and tourism hub of Marineland at the St. Johns and Flagler county line.

Modern recreation and preservation efforts are evident through the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trail and the Pellicer Creek Conservation Area Trail, which wind through the marshy lowlands of Pellicer Flats. The map reveals the intricate infrastructure of the Intracoastal Waterway and the legacy of the Old A1A roadway, offering a detailed look at how this shifting shoreline has been navigated and protected into the early 21st century.