Description: A US Geological Survey and National Ocean Service map of Fernandina Beach, current to 1981. This orthophotomap shows both topographic and bathymetric features. Topographic and bathymetric contour intervals are shown in meters. Topographic contour lines are shown at 1.5-meter intervals. Bathymetric contour intervals are at 1 meter with supplementary 0.5-meter contours. Bathymetric datum is mean low water. The map shows man made structures such as intracoastal waterways, lighthouse, parks, as well as various buildings including schools, churches, hospitals, residences, et cetera. Natural features include rivers, swamps, drylands, wetlands and partially submerged land exposed at mean low tide. The map scale is 1:24,000. This information is not intended for navigational purposes. The National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 is used in this map. The projection used 1927 North American Datum with reference on converting to North American Datum 1983. Part of Camden County, state of Georgia is included in the map. N.O.A.A. map reference: N30375_W81225-00-1981. Key to NOAA maps. PLEASE NOTE: This historical data is not to be used for navigation or navigation planning. The Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT) does not assume responsibility for the improper use of these data.
Place Names: Nassau, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island
ISO Topic Categories: inlandWaters, oceans, transportation
Keywords: Fernandina Beach, physical, political, transportation, hydrological, physical features, topographical, major political subdivisions, county borders, roads, railroads, water routes, water depths, inlandWaters, oceans, transportation, Transverse_Mercator, 1981
Source: USGS and NOAA, Fernandina Beach Quadrangle (Reston, VA: United States Geological Survey, 1981)
Map Credit: Courtesy the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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