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Dry Tortugas dry-tort
Dry Tortugas
SPECULATEDIsland — Leonida Keys
Remote cluster of reef islands 70 miles west of Cayo Hueso, anchored by a massive 19th-century fort.
Dry Tortugas is a fixture of the Leonida Keys, the island chain that stretches south from the mainland into the reef. Remote cluster of reef islands 70 miles west of Cayo Hueso, anchored by a massive 19th-century fort. Expect slow two-lane traffic, pastel-painted conch houses, and the steady background sound of outboard motors and wind.
NOTABLE FEATURES
◆ Reef-adjacent waters
◆ Marina or dock access
◆ Small-town tourist economy
◆ Hurricane shutters on every building
◆ Single highway access
SOURCE: Speculated Leonida Keys analog of real Florida Keys geography
LOCATION PROFILE
- Type
- Island
- Region
- Leonida Keys
- Population
- 1,000-5,000
- Climate
- Tropical maritime, year-round warm with hurricane risk June-November