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2012 Map of Tarpon Bay

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Tarpon Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Tarpon Bay and the surrounding coastal wetlands of Monroe County are defined by a complex network of tidewater channels and historic campsites in the early 21st century. The hydrography of this sub-tropical landscape is dominated by the Broad River and the Watson River, which feed into the intricate labyrinth of the Everglades' western edge. Small, named dry-ground clearings such as Little Banana Patch and Cane Patch indicate the legacy of human presence in an environment otherwise governed by water and mangroves.

The intricate drainage patterns of Otter Cr and N Harney River illustrate the slow movement of fresh water toward the Gulf. Distinctive landmarks like Rookery Mound and Rookery Br serve as critical reference points for navigation and ecological study within this nearly roadless expanse. This survey captures the region's character as a wilderness where water bodies like Squawk Cr and Avocado Cr provide the primary means of passage.