1972 Map of Shark Point

About this map

Everglades National Park meets the Gulf of Mexico in this orthophotomap, which uses aerial photography to reveal the intricate labyrinth of mangrove islands and tidal channels along the Monroe County coast. The Wilderness Waterway snakes through this aquatic landscape, providing a navigable route through features like the Nightmare and Rodgers River. Large river systems including the Broad River and Harney River drain into the coastal shallows, while Shark Point stands as a prominent landmark near the entrance to Ponce de Leon Bay. This map highlights the complex hydrologic network of the region, where Big Highland Creek and Graveyard Creek define the shifting shoreline. An Indefinite Boundary offshore separates the coastal waters from the open gulf, reflecting the transition from the protected marshes of Key Mc Laughlin to the maritime environment.