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1955 Map of Seahorse Key

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Seahorse Key
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a scattered archipelago off the Gulf Coast of Florida, illustrating a landscape defined by maritime navigation and conservation. The map highlights Seahorse Key, featuring a prominent Lighthouse (Abandoned) that once guided vessels through the Main Ship Channel and Deadmans Channel. These waterways weave through a series of islands, including North Key, Snake Key, and Deadmans Key.

Genealogical and local history interest is anchored at Atsena Otie Key, which contains the Atsena Otie Cem, a remnant of the early settlement history in the region. The map provides a detailed view of the offshore environment, marking numerous Daybeacons, the Seahorse Reef, and the shallow banks that transition into the open Gulf of Mexico. The area represents a specialized coastal environment where early navigation infrastructure met some of Florida's first federally protected wildlife habitats.