Sombrero Beach Boulevard - Marathon
Unlike the section of old Monroe County Road 931 along Sombrero Beach Boulevard in Marathon, the segment to the west along 20th Street is mostly abandoned, with just a short spur serving just a handful of buildings south from U.S. 1 on Palm Island. The portion along Boot Key is inaccessible as the 1972 draw bridge across Boot Key Harbor permanently closed by the late 2000s.
Approaching the west end of Sombrero Beach Road near a public park along the south shores of Tingler Island.
05/07/06
A chain link fence and guard rail lie between the end of Sombrero Beach Road and the waters of Sister Creek. Across the waterway is the semi-abandoned stretch of 20th Street, the continuation of former Monroe County Road 931 and original Overseas Highway.
05/07/06
Some scenes of the public beach at Tingler Island in south Marathon. The teal waters of the Florida Straits lap upon the sandy white coral beach. Bright sunshine drenches everything otherwise, as we stand in the low latitude of 24 degrees 41 inches north of the Equator.
05/07/06
The north end of Sombrero Beach Boulevard at U.S. 1 (Overseas Highway). Marathon Airport lies a short distance to the east. U.S. 1 southbound meets the return of former Monroe County Road 931 in 1.9 miles to the west.
05/07/06
Photo Credits:
- Alex Nitzman, Justin Cozart: 05/07/06
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Page Updated Tuesday August 13, 2024.