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2012 Map of Plantation Key

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Plantation Key dominates this coastal survey, showcasing a string of Upper Keys communities connected by the Overseas Highway during the early 2010s. The geography transitions from the residential developments of Plantation Key Colony and Plantation down to the established waterfront of Islamorada on Upper Matecumbe Key. This maritime landscape is defined by its specialized infrastructure, including the Plantation Key Seaplane Base and the Holiday Isle Seaplane Base, highlighting the importance of aerial and amphibious access to these islands.

Submerged features and navigational aids are meticulously documented, from the Islamorada Underwater Coral Gardens to the offshore hazards of Hen and Chickens and Crocker Reef. The map reveals the intricate network of canals and harbors such as Treasure Harbor and Windley Harbor that serve the local boating culture. It also identifies several smaller outposts like Kalteux Key and Wilson Key, providing a detailed look at the interface between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean before significant modern landscape changes.