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2012 Map of Withlacoochee Bay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Withlacoochee Bay and the surrounding coastal marshlands of the Gulf Coast are defined by a complex network of tidal creeks and oyster bars. This 2012 survey illustrates the intricate transitions between open water and the limestone-rich shoreline of Levy County. Coastal landmarks such as Waccasassa Reefs and Withlacoochee Reefs dominate the offshore topography, while the mainland edge is broken by features like Turtle Creek Point and South Mangrove Point.

Remote outposts such as Pitts Camp and TFD Camp provide the only named human settlements in this hydrologically active landscape. The map details a labyrinth of named waterways, including Richard Cr, Trout Cr, and Thousand Hole Cr, which drain into the larger Waccasassa Bay. Navigational features like Bushstake Gap and various islands, including Bird Island and Roach Island, highlight the area's importance for local maritime navigation and ecology.