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1988 Map of Soldier Key

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Soldier Key
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Islandia serves as a focal point for this coastal survey, situated among the northern reaches of the Florida Keys. This 1988 map reflects a period of transition and preservation within Biscayne National Park and the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. The geography is dominated by a chain of islands including Soldier Key, the Ragged Keys, and Boca Chita Key, many of which feature prominent Lookouts and campgrounds for maritime navigation and recreation.

The maritime landscape is detailed with submerged features such as Featherbed Bank, Bowles Bank, and the notable passage of Lewis Cut near Sands Key. To the west, the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through Biscayne Bay, while the eastern extent opens into the Atlantic Ocean. Natural features like The Keyhole and various extensive Tidal Flats illustrate the complex shallow-water environment characteristic of the region before the turn of the century.