Bay Point, Monroe County, Florida facts for kids
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Bay Point, Florida
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 Bay Point, Monroe County, Florida
Location in Florida
Bay Point, Monroe County, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Bay Point is a small, quiet place in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Bay Point is located in the beautiful Florida Keys. These are a string of tropical islands that stretch off the southern coast of Florida. Bay Point is part of the lower Florida Keys. It is specifically found within the Saddlebunch Keys. You can find it near mile marker 15 on US 1, also known as the Overseas Highway. This highway connects many of the Florida Keys.
Exploring Bay Point's Location
Bay Point is a very flat area. It has very few low hills. This is typical for many places in the Florida Keys.
Where is Bay Point exactly?
Bay Point is located at specific geographic coordinates: 24°37′31″N 81°35′32″W / 24.625406°N 81.592197°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How high is Bay Point?
The land in Bay Point is quite low. It is only about 3 feet (1 m) above sea level. This low elevation is common for many islands in the Florida Keys.
