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2021 Map of Suwannee

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Suwannee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Suwannee settlement sits at the mouth of the historic Suwannee River, where the freshwater flow meets the Gulf of Mexico through a complex network of passes and islands. This coastal landscape is dominated by the California Swamp and a series of named landforms such as Palm Island, Hog Island, and Bradford Island. The map illustrates the intricate water passages that define the region, including Alligator Pass, Wadley Pass, and West Pass.

Navigational routes are prominent, from the long-distance Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trail to local tracks like the Lower Suwannee River Trail. Offshore, the maritime character is further defined by Suwannee Reef and Halfmoon Reef, which shelter the Suwannee Sound. The small grid of streets in the town of Suwannee, including the local Post Office, marks the primary hub of human activity amidst the extensive coastal wetlands.