2024 Map of Shark River Island

About this map

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness dominates the eastern half of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial environment of south Florida meets the Gulf of Mexico. The map details the intricate, fragmented shoreline of The Everglades, characterized by a complex network of tidally influenced waterways including the Little Shark River and Big Sable Creek. These channels carve through the low-lying terrain, creating features such as Shark River Island and the elevated point at Shark River Bluff. To the south, the land mass broadens toward Cape Sable, while the western portion of the sheet is entirely open water, representing the coastal approach to Ponce de Leon Bay. This representation captures the preservation of one of the country's most significant wetlands within the Everglades National Park boundaries.