1955 Map of Seahorse Key

About this map

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a scattered archipelago off the Florida coast, protecting a series of biologically significant islands during the mid-1950s. The topographic detail highlights the maritime history of the region, specifically marking an Lighthouse (Abandoned) on Seahorse Key and the Atsena Otie Cem on the island once known as the original site of the Cedar Key settlement. The surrounding waters of the Gulf of Mexico are charted with significant depth contours and navigational markers, including Deadmans Channel and the Main Ship Channel. These waterways define the approach to the islands, while natural features like Seahorse Reef and the West Bank suggest the challenging coastal environment that necessitated the early aids to navigation found on this map.