Big Torch Key

Island in the lower Florida Keys, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Big Torch Key is an island in the lower Florida Keys.[1][2]

Coordinates24.71826°N 81.438346°W / 24.71826; -81.438346
StateFlorida
CountyMonroe
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Aerial view of Big Torch Key, October 1987
Big Torch Key is located in Florida
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Big Torch Key is located in Caribbean
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Big Torch Key (Caribbean)
Geography
LocationGulf of Mexico
Coordinates24.71826°N 81.438346°W / 24.71826; -81.438346
Administration
StateFlorida
CountyMonroe
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It is located to the north of Middle Torch Key, connected to it via a causeway.

It is named for the Sea Torchwood (Amyris elemifera L.), a native species of tree found on the island.

It is the site of an early settlement.

Although it is the largest of the three large Torch Keys, it is the only one not traversed by U.S. 1.

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