2012 Map of Schooner Bank

About this map

Florida Bay and the open waters of the eastern Gulf of Mexico dominate this marine survey, illustrating the shallow shoals and basins that define the coastal waters of Monroe County. The map provides a specialized look at the submerged topography of the region, where named banks such as Schooner Bank and Sprigger Bank rise from the sea floor to create complex navigational conditions. These features represent the hidden landscape beneath the waves, essential for understanding the maritime history and natural environment of the Florida Keys. To the north, the transition from Blue Bank toward Rabbit Key Basin shows the variety of depths within these protected waters. This 2012 document records the bathymetric naming conventions and geographical limits of these significant banks as they were formally recognized at the time.