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KEY WEST EVERGLADES MIAMI
MM4-0 NATIONAL
PARK CARYSFORT
Key West is the Florida Key with the most
historical significance, with piracy, wrecking, · SAND KEY - One of the many popular reef Gulf of FLAMINGO JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF STATE PARK ELBOW
cigar making, sponging, shrimping, and fishing destinations off Key West. This islet, marked Mexico
among the industries which once flourished by a large iron lighthouse, delights both KEY DRYROCKS
on this southernmost isle. Now, Key West is a snorkelers and scuba divers with an abundance LARGO GRECIAN
paradise of terrestrial tourist wonders, with of coral and marine life. With over ten miles ROCKS SPEIGEL
beaches, resorts, galleries, museums, bars, and of coral reefs of varying depths, Sand Key
boutiques providing a fascinating complement offers visitors endless opportunities to enjoy GROVE
to the natural beauty of the island. Yet there is the best diving in the Caribbean! BENWOOD
also a world of wonder beneath the sea off · JOE’S TUG - This classic tugboat sits upright
Key West, and more scuba divers and snorkelers in 65 feet of water, an idyllic setting for FRENCH
are discovering this every year. To learn all encounters with Jewfish, spotted morays,
about the eclectic history of Key West and its barracuda, and horseeye jacks. TAVERNIER MOLASSES
diverse present-day attractions, stop by the · TEN-FATHOM LEDGE - Here, unusual coral ISLAMORADA
Chamber of Commerce at 402 Wall Street in Old caves and overhangs provide refuge for Ft. Jefferson Nat’l. Monument PICKLES
Town. Visit our web site: fla-keys.com/keywest, both lobster and grouper, while pelagic life and Dry Tortugas DUANE & BIBB
e-mail: info@keywestchamber.org or call parades in the bluewater to seaward.
1-800-527-8539. · THE CAYMAN SALVOR - This 180-foot steel- (70 miles west of Key West) Ꭽ
hulled buoy tender was intentionally sunk as
an artificial reef in 1985. She now sits upright HEN&CHICKENS LITTLECONCH
with cavernous open holds providing refuge
for baitfish and grunts, as well as a resident SPANISH PLATE
Jewfish and green moray eel.
· NINE FOOT STAKE - This patch reef, in 10 ᎭFLEET
to 25 feet, is perfect for scuba or snorkel DAVIS REEF
exploration, and is noted for concentrations
of soft corals and juvenile marine life. Long Key ALLIGATOR EAGLE
· KEDGE LEDGE - One of the highlights of this State Park
reef is the remains of a pair of coral-encrusted
anchors lost from 18th century sailing vessels. MARATHON Ꭽ
· THE ATOCHA - While not a local dive site,
the Atocha was discovered by treasure hunter Bahia Honda COFFIN’S PATCH
Mel Fisher in the waters off Key West. It’s hard to State Park THUNDERBOLT
dive these waters without wondering what bit of WASHERWOMAN
history or bounty might be concealed beneath EAST
the convoluted corals and vast reef structures.
· USS HOYT VANDENBERG - Key West waters ALEXANDER’S BIG PINE SOMBRERO DELTA SHOALS Ꭽ LEGEND
are soon to be the final resting place for WRECK KEY OUTER REEF
the largest artificial reef sunk to date. This COTTRELL KEY Ꭽ LTOIGWHETRHOOURSE
500+foot vessel is a World War II converted
troop transport most recently used as a missile AMERICAN SHIPWRECK
tracking ship. Its elaborate topside structures SHOALS
are sure to attract a myriad of sea life! CORAL REEF
KEY THE TUG LOOE KEY
WEST CAYMAN SALVOR NATIONAL MARINE Ꭽ ARTIFICIALREEF

ADOLPHUS SANCTUARY The entire Florida Keys
BUSCH SR. has been declared a national
marine sanctuary, encompassing
SAND KEY Atlantic 2,800 sq. nautical miles.
Ocean THIS CHART NOT INTENDED FOR NAVIGATIONAL USE