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See its location alongside nearby waterway references.

Search sends the entered address to the U.S. Census geocoder. Its pin is approximate: confirm the location, then drag it to the house if needed. You can also tap the map to place a pin.

Browse 24 canal & waterway references ↓All numbered pins stay visible. More names appear as you zoom in; tap a pin for details.
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A nearby reference point is an orientation aid. It does not establish canal connectivity or boating access.

Choose an area to see its profile. No canal route is calculated automatically.

Estimate time using confirmed route distances

Use water-route distances from a chart or a checked route, not straight-line distance to a map pin. The same selected speeds are used for each respective leg.

Use a speed permitted for the entire relevant leg and suitable for conditions. A 5 mph assumption is not a legal definition of idle or slow speed.
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Area comparison and distance-based planning only. This tool does not find a navigable route, verify waterfront status, check bridges or depth, or authorize a speed. Confirm the actual route and restrictions before relying on a time.
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Start at the house pin. Tap along the canal and channel turns to your chosen endpoint. Points connect with straight segments, so zoom in and trace every turn. No route is generated or checked automatically.

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This uses one speed for the entire traced route. Choose an appropriate conservative assumption; mixed speed zones need separate calculations. Not for navigation. Verify water access, channel depth, bridges, tides and posted restrictions.
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Canal communities & waterways

24 approximate reference points across Marco Island. Select a name to zoom to its marker. These are broad locators, not neighborhood boundaries, navigable route points or property-specific access classifications.

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  1. North

    Old Marco and the Collier Creek waterfront; confirm the property’s actual canal connection.

  2. North

    Factory Bay and nearby north-island canal streets.

  3. River side

    Canal streets east of Bald Eagle Drive; check the route from the individual dock.

  4. River side

    North Barfield and nearby river-side canal neighborhoods; bridges vary by canal.

  5. River side

    East-side canal streets near the Marco River; verify the specific canal mouth.

  6. River side

    East-side waterfront near South Barfield; waterfront status varies by lot.

  7. Northwest

    Northwest bay and connected residential canals.

  8. Northwest

    North Kendall canal area; confirm bridge exposure along the chosen route.

  9. Northwest

    Residential canals near Hernando Drive and Tigertail; this is not the beach lagoon.

  10. Northwest

    South Kendall and nearby canal streets; check the route and bridge crossings.

  11. Northwest

    Interior bay reference; nearby shoreline does not establish navigable access for a parcel.

  12. Central

    Smokehouse Bay and connected waterfront neighborhoods.

  13. Central

    Residential canal streets near West Elkcam and Smokehouse Bay.

  14. Central-south

    Landmark Waterway neighborhood locator; verify the route beyond the individual canal.

  15. Central-south

    Lamplighter Drive and Court area; connected waterways can have different bridge constraints.

  16. Central-south

    Shenandoah canal area near West Winterberry; confirm each required bridge crossing.

  17. Central-south

    Residential canals along the Winterberry corridor; verify the individual water route.

  18. South / Estates

    Smokehouse Creek and nearby waterfront streets; distinct from Smokehouse Bay.

  19. South / Estates

    Roberts Bay and connected south-island canals.

  20. South / Estates

    Approximate south-island residential locator; not an official neighborhood boundary.

  21. South / Estates

    Estates waterfront area; check the specific property’s canal, bay or landlocked location.

  22. South / Estates

    Huron Court and nearby south-end canal homes and condos.

  23. South / Estates

    Canal streets near Caxambas Court; bridge requirements depend on the dock location.

  24. Access reference

    Southern pass locator only; not a navigation waypoint or verified endpoint for every property.

Method: Address pins use the U.S. Census geocoder and may be interpolated. Waterway markers are approximate geographic references. Manual route time equals traced statute miles divided by your selected mph, multiplied by 60. It does not check land crossings, canal connectivity, bridge clearance, depth, tide, speed zones or delays. Use a known navigable route and follow posted restrictions. A 5 mph planning assumption is not a legal definition of idle or slow speed.

Sources: City of Marco Island boating safety brochure · Collier County Caxambas Park · NOAA Coast Pilot 5, Chapter 4 · U.S. Census geocoder