2021 Map of Panther Key

About this map

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge and the western edge of Everglades National Park meet in this maritime study of the Florida coastline. This map details a complex labyrinth of mangrove islands and tidal passes where Gullivan Bay opens into the Gulf of Mexico. The boundary between Collier and Monroe Counties bisects the open water, while coastal landforms like Gullivan Key, White Horse Key, and Panther Key define the edge of the subtropical wilderness. Modern recreation is represented by the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl, which threads through these keys, providing a documented route for navigators through the shifting sands of Dismal Key Pass and around landmarks such as Gomez Point and Round Key.