1955 Map of Seahorse Key

About this map

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a scattered archipelago off the Florida coast, where maritime navigation and early coastal settlement define the landscape. The geography is dominated by distinct landforms such as Seahorse Key and Atsena Otie Key, the latter of which retains evidence of its local history through the Atsena Otie Cem. Navigation through the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico is facilitated by the Main Ship Channel and Deadmans Channel, which navigate around the extensive West Bank and East Bank. A notable landmark is the Lighthouse (Abandoned) on Seahorse Key, signifying a transition in maritime technology. The map provides a detailed look at the underwater topography of Seahorse Reef, reflecting the intricate relationship between the keys and the surrounding seafloor during the mid-1950s.