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2021 Map of Miami

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Miami
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The urban landscape of Miami and Miami Beach is defined by an intricate network of waterways and bridges connecting the mainland to various islands. Dense residential developments across Buena Vista, Edison Center, and Lemon City reflect the long-standing growth of the metropolitan core. To the east, the Intracoastal Waterway separates the city from residential island enclaves like the Isle of Normandy and La Gorce Island. Civil infrastructure is prominently clustered near the mouth of the Miami River, where the Dade County Courthouse and Richard E Gerstein Justice Building anchor the downtown district.

The map reveals the significance of maritime access, with major shipping lanes such as Government Cut and Main Channel serving as the gateway between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic. Diverse transit routes, including the Mac Arthur Cswy and recreational paths like the Miami River Greenway Trl, provide insight into the city's multimodal transportation history. From the older districts of Allapattah to the southernmost points at Fisher Island and Point View, this survey records a fully developed coastal hub during the early 21st century.