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2021 Map of Rock Islands

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Rock Island and the neighboring Little Grassy Island anchor this coastal landscape where the Taylor County shoreline meets the Gulf of Mexico. The area is characterized by a complex network of tidal waterways and marshlands, including the mouth of the Fenholloway River and the Henderson River. These rivers and their distributaries, such as Cut Off Creek and Regular Creek, create a labyrinthine transition from mainland to sea.

Modern recreation and maritime heritage are represented by the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl and the Big Bend Historic Saltwater Trl, which navigate past landmarks like Bird Rock and Stake Point. The mapping reveals the intricate hydrography of Cedar Island Bayou and Pitts Creek, providing a detailed look at the Florida coast as it appeared in the early 21st century. The survey illustrates a terrain dominated by wetlands, offshore rocks, and the persistent influence of the gulf tides.