2021 Map of Oriole Beach

About this map

Gulf Islands National Seashore dominates this coastal landscape, protecting the delicate barrier environments of Santa Rosa Island and the adjacent waters. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of residential communities like Oriole Beach and Gulf Breeze to the significant maritime corridor of the Intracoastal Waterway, which cuts through the Santa Rosa Sound. The geography is defined by narrow landforms such as Sharp Point, Range Point, and Big Sabine Point, which serve as critical landmarks for local navigation. The map highlights a modern infrastructure of recreation and preservation, including the Florida National Scenic Trl and the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl, alongside established roadways like J Earle Bowden Way and Gulf Breeze Pkwy, showcasing how this part of Florida balances urban development with vast protected natural zones.