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2012 Map of Pelican Keys

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Pelican Keys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Florida Bay dominates this marine survey, revealing a landscape of isolated islands and shallow tidal basins within Monroe County. The map documents the subtle geography of the Florida Keys, where small, named landforms like Pelican Keys and Cluett Key are separated by the Whipray Channel and the expansive Whipray Basin. These features represent the fragile terrestrial points in a largely submerged environment, serving as vital markers for navigation and ecological study.

Named keys such as Jim Foot Key, Dead Terrapin Key, and Corinne Key provide a specialized look at the naming conventions of the region, often reflecting local fauna or historical figures. The inclusion of Dildo Key Bank and the Dump Keys further highlights the specific bathymetric and topographic character of this section of the bay. Without roads or permanent settlements, the map focuses entirely on the natural relationship between the water and these small islands.