2018 Map of Pass-a-Grille Beach

About this map

Pass-a-Grille Beach and the southern barrier islands of Pinellas County are documented here as they appeared in the late 2010s. The map captures a highly developed coastal landscape where dense residential grids on Long Key and Boca Ciega Isle contrast with the numerous undeveloped keys and shoals scattered through Boca Ciega Bay. This area illustrates the complex engineering of the Florida Gulf Coast, featuring the Pinellas Bayway causeway system connecting Isla del Sol and Tierra Verde to the mainland. The inclusion of Eckerd College and the sprawling residential districts of Gulfport and St. Petersburg shows the intersection of academic, residential, and maritime life. To the south, the map details the approach to the Sunshine Skyway crossing into the Tampa Bay waters, while natural features like Cabbage Key and Shell Key Shoal highlight the shifting sands of the Gulf barrier system.