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1972 Map of Pelican Keys, 1976 Print
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1972 Map of Pelican Keys

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Everglades National Park encompasses this expansive marine and coastal environment in Monroe County, where the transition from open water to shallow mudflats is meticulously detailed via orthophotography. The area is dominated by Whipray Basin and the shallow reaches of the Dildo Key Bank, revealing the intricate textures of the submerged landscape and the scattered mangrove islands that define the Florida Bay. Small, isolated landforms such as Pelican Keys, Dead Terrapin Key, and Cluett Key are visible, many named for local wildlife or maritime features. This 1972 orthophotomap, based on aerial photography from the previous year, provides a precise view of the shoals and channels during a period of environmental preservation. It serves as a visual record of the shoreline and benthic patterns before natural shifts or modern sea-level changes altered the configurations of islands like Buoy Key and Whipray Keys.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain