1973 U.S. Geological Survey Map of Plantation Key, Florida Keys

Plantation Key - in detail.

This is a 1973 U.S. Geological Survey map of Plantation Key in the Florida Keys. Coverages embraces from Islamorada to Tavernier Key.

A Closer Look

Churches, a school, a radio tower, a trailer park, and a coast guard station are among the identified locations. Black squares illustrate houses and other buildings. Part of Everglades National Park occupies the upper left corner. A red line traces the Overseas Highway.

Plantation Key

Plantation Key, situated in the Upper Florida Keys, is a tropical oasis teeming with a rich diversity of marine life, lush vegetation, and a laid-back island ambiance. As one of the islands in the Village of Islamorada, it offers a perfect blend of recreational and cultural activities, from world-class fishing and diving spots to a plethora of art galleries, local boutiques, and exquisite eateries that showcase the flavors of the Keys. The serene sunsets, pristine waters, and a warm sense of community make Plantation Key a sought-after destination for vacationers and a cherished home for its residents.

Publication History and Census

This map was created and published by the United States Geological Survey in 1973. Three examples are cataloged in OCLC and are part of the collections at the Jacksonville Public Library, the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative, and Florida International University.

Cartographer

The United States Geological Survey (March 3, 1879 - present), commonly abbreviated USGS, is an American federal scientific bureau and civilian mapping agency within the Department of the Interior, established in Washington, D.C., and subsequently headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Congress created the Survey to classify public lands and investigate the geological structure, mineral resources, and products of the national domain, replacing separate western investigations with a permanent scientific organization. Its first director, Clarence King (1842 - 1901), organized geological investigations and recruited experienced scientists and topographers from earlier federal surveys. Under his successor, John Wesley Powell (1834 - 1902), director from 1881 to 1894, topographic mapping expanded from support for individual geological investigations into a nationwide undertaking. Congressional authorization in 1882 to continue preparation of a geological map of the United States extended the Survey's work into the eastern states, while systematic topographic mapping received authorization in 1884. Henry Gannett (1846 - 1914), the Survey's chief geographer, helped establish enduring methods and standards for this work. Its topographic quadrangles represented terrain through contour lines alongside drainage, settlements, roads, and other features, furnishing a common geographic foundation for scientific investigation and practical land use. During the 20th century, the Survey's mapping evolved from field surveying and compilation toward aerial photography, photogrammetry, and digital geographic information systems. A formal program begun in 1947 to map the conterminous United States at 1:24,000 scale culminated in nationwide coverage in 1992, comprising more than 55,000 maps. The Survey also produced geological and thematic maps and assembled national geographic information. In 2009 it introduced US Topo, a digitally generated successor to its traditional topographic quadrangles. Its continuing cartographic work includes The National Map, digital topographic products, and public access to historical quadrangles, alongside broader investigations of water, ecosystems, mineral and energy resources, and natural hazards.   Further Details...

Condition

Very good.

References

OCLC 741752724.