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1972 Map of Summerland Key

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Summerland Key
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The National Key Deer Refuge dominates the landscape of these lower Florida keys, where the terrestrial environment is defined by dense mangroves and scattered hammocks. Development in the early 1970s is concentrated along the corridor of U. S. Highway No 1, which links Summerland Key and Ramrod Key to the larger islands. On Summerland Key, a small Landing Strip and Quarry indicate the specialized infrastructure supporting this isolated island community.

Navigable waters like the Niles Channel and Kemp Channel separate these landmasses, illustrating the intricate hydrography of the region. The map captures the boundary of the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge to the north, protecting sensitive habitats like the Torch Key Mangroves. Smaller, undeveloped islands such as Annette Key and Howe Key provide a stark contrast to the emerging residential pockets and trailer parks that began to appear as the region became more accessible.