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2021 Map of Waccasassa Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Gulf Hammock dominates this coastal stretch of Levy County, where a complex network of wetlands and tidal creeks meets the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Waccasassa River and its numerous tributaries, including Otter Creek and Cow Creek. These waterways thread through a series of coastal landforms like Staffords Island, Salt Island, and Lone Cedar Island. The 2021 survey shows a shoreline deeply indented by West Pass and East Pass, which provide access to the broader Waccasassa Bay.

Transport through this marshy terrain is primarily limited to resource-focused routes such as Main Line Rd and Fiber Factory Rd, reflecting the area's timber and industrial heritage. For modern recreation, the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl skirts the coastline. The map preserves many traditional local names for the winding sloughs and points, such as Beetree Slough and Ramsey Point, which are essential for navigating this dense subtropical wilderness.