2012 Map of Steinhatchee SW

About this map

Gulf of Mexico waters define the eastern edge of this coastal reach in Dixie County, where a fragmented shoreline of marshy islands and tidal inlets meets the Florida coast. The map illustrates a landscape dominated by intricate water systems including Days Creek, Sink Creek, and Buck Cr, which flow through the low-lying terrain before reaching the sea. Coastal landmarks such as Hardy Point, Bird Island, and Tater Island serve as primary navigational markers for this remote stretch of the Big Bend region. Human infrastructure is sparse, concentrated on the inland edge where Co Hwy 361 and Rock Patch Rd provide the only significant access to the marshes. The geography of Big Grassy Island and Bull Cove reflects a shifting coastal environment where small changes in elevation determine the boundary between solid ground and the open gulf.