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2021 Map of Placida

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Placida
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Cape Haze and Placida anchor this coastal survey, where the intricate waterways of Lemon Bay and Placida Harbor meet the open Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is defined by a string of barrier islands, including Don Pedro Island and Gasparilla Island, separated by Bocilla Inlet and Gasparilla Pass. These islands show a network of local roads like Gulf Blvd and S Gulf Blvd alongside recreational paths such as the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trail.

Marine navigation and coastal development are evident in the numerous protected coves, including Amberjack Cove, Blue Heron Cove, and Peekins Ranch Cove. On the mainland, the planned community structure of the Rotonda River area is visible near the Coral Creek Airport. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway and various state park trails like the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park Trail highlights the region's focus on preserving the natural shoreline even as settlements like Gasparilla and Boca Grande expand.