Boca Grande Key facts for kids
1859 U.S. Coast Survey Map or Nautical Chart of the Florida Keys and Key West with Boca Grande Key
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 Boca Grande Key
Location in Florida
Boca Grande Key
Location in Caribbean
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| Location | Gulf of Mexico |
| Coordinates | 24°32′04″N 82°00′18″W / 24.534556°N 82.005083°W |
| Archipelago | Florida Keys |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Florida Straits |
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| State | Florida |
| County | Monroe |
Boca Grande Key is an island located in the Florida Keys. This group of islands forms the southernmost part of Florida, a state in the United States. Boca Grande Key is part of Monroe County.
This island is a protected area. It lies within the Key West National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge helps protect many different types of animals and plants. The island is about 183 acres in size.
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Location of Boca Grande Key
Boca Grande Key is found in the "Outlying Islands" section of the Florida Keys. It is the largest island among a group called the Mule Keys. It is also the westernmost island in this group.
Distance from Key West
Boca Grande Key is located about 9 miles (15 kilometers) west of Key West. Key West is a famous city at the very end of the Florida Keys.
Wildlife Refuge
The Key West National Wildlife Refuge was created to protect wildlife. It was established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt. The refuge is a safe home for many birds and other animals.
Why Refuges are Important
Wildlife refuges like the one Boca Grande Key is in are very important. They help keep natural habitats safe. This protects animals from losing their homes. It also helps different species survive and thrive.
Images for kids
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An old map from 1859 showing the Florida Keys and Key West. Boca Grande Key is visible on this map.
See also
- In Spanish: Cayo Boca Grande para niños
