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2015 Map of Ozello

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Ozello serves as the central hub for this intricate island and marsh network along the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is a complex labyrinth of salt marshes and tidal creeks, where the Saint Martins River and Little Homosassa River meet the sea through a series of interconnected passages like Fish Creek Pass and Hell Gate. Residential developments are concentrated along winding corridors such as S Ozello Trl and W Riverside Dr, reflecting the local adaptation to the water-dominated environment.

Waterfront life is further defined by the myriad named landforms that dot the coast, from Paradise Island and The Suncoast Keys to the more ominously named Coffin Point. These features, along with water bodies like Game Creek Bay and Homosassa Bay, illustrate the porous nature of the Citrus County shoreline. Navigational points such as Grey Mare Pass and the North Channel highlight the historical importance of small-vessel passage through this ecologically diverse maritime region.