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2024 Map of Waccasassa Bay

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Waccasassa Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Gulf Hammock dominates the inland landscape of this Levy County coastline, where a dense network of logging and access roads like Main Line Rd and Watson Rd penetrate the low-lying terrain. The map captures an intricate hydrologic system where the Waccasassa River and Wekiva River meet the salt marshes. This transition from forest to gulf is marked by an expansive labyrinth of tidal creeks and sloughs, including Double Barrel Creek, Chicken Slough, and Sheephead Creek.

Along the coast, maritime features like Staffords Island, Lone Cedar Island, and Salt Island protect the inner reaches of the bay. Modern recreational use is evidenced by the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl, which skirts Compass Point and enters Waccasassa Bay. This survey illustrates the persistent wetness of the Big Bend region, where named landmarks often refer to specific higher ground or reliable water passages like West Pass and East Pass.