2021 Map of Sprague Island

About this map

The coastal marshlands of Wakulla County are defined here by the winding course of the Saint Marks River and its complex network of tidal inlets. This littoral landscape is shaped by numerous islands and points, such as Sprague Island, Gibbs Island, and Johns Island, interspersed with extensive wetlands and bayous including Africa Bayou and Boggy Bayou. The map illustrates a contemporary view of this undeveloped shoreline where modern conservation and recreation trails, such as the Florida National Scenic Trail and the Apalachee Bay Maritime Heritage Padding Trail System Trail, now cross terrain once defined by more isolated maritime landmarks. Inland features like Mounds Pond and Gibbs Pond suggest the low-lying, hydrologically sensitive nature of the Gulf coast, while Bird Rocks stands as a distinct navigation point within the open waters of the Apalachee Bay.