Brilliantly depicted and colored, this coastal gift is a stunning reminder of the beauty of the warm Florida Keys. This coastal map features a vintage style with accurate map data and boasting wildlife elements - both marine and terrestrial. The perfect gift for the scuba diver in your life, this map will become the heart of your home.
Available in four sizes, each art print is printed on acid free paper made from 29% recycled material. All of the prints feature rich and luxurious colors, perfectly consistent with the original image, which was hand-painted using refined watercolor techniques by the artist, Lisa Middleton. Your print will arrive professionally packaged in plastic acetate, ready for gift-giving, or to be excitedly opened and admired.
SMALL PRINTS
11”x17”
Our small prints feature 650 dpi (dots per square inch) digital printing. Each small print features a nearly-flat finish, with an almost imperceptible sheen. This print ships flat, with a stiff board backing, wrapped securely in a plastic acetate sleeve, and ships in 1-3 business days.
LARGE PRINTS
18” x 24”
24” x 36”
Fine art large prints are best for discerning customers who demand only the best in fine art printing. Every large print is giclée printed on heavyweight paper, with inks guaranteed not to fade for 100 years. It features a smooth, uncoated matte surface with no shine. The large format prints are archival limited editions, each numbered and stamped or signed. Your large print ships rolled in a hard tube, also containing a certificate of authenticity. Each print takes up to 10 days of processing prior to shipping.
HAND PAINTED ORIGINALS
36” x 45”
A truly unique gift for those who want nothing but the original- get your very own, one-of-a-kind, hand-painted watercolor painting by Lisa Middleton. This option is not a print, but your own painting, hand worked by the artist herself. Each painting is shipped rolled in a hard tube containing a certificate of authenticity, and arrives numbered and signed. Each painting takes 4 weeks processing prior to shipping.
ABOUT GICLÉE PRINTING
What’s the difference between digital printing and giclée printing? Giclée printing is one of the best print reproduction methods available, and allows us to provide a quality product that is guaranteed to not fade for over 100 years. It is a process that uses a specialized 12 color inkjet printer, acid free papers, and pigment based archival inks. Digital inkjet printing is a more cost-effective option for those who love the artwork but are not ready to invest in an archival-quality print.
FRAMES
All four print sizes come solely on the acid-free paper. Mats and frames are not included. It is strongly recommended to withhold frame purchases until after print is received, so as to precisely measure the print for the correct frame size, as slight variation in actual size may occur.
SHIPPING
Every print is shipped via USPS with tracking and insurance.
RETURN POLICY
Full refund if returned in original condition within 14 days. Buyer must contact vis Etsy messages prior to return, and pay return shipping.
ALL SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE
Due to the unique nature of our maps we size the maps to the ratio that fits them best, so sizes may vary slightly from those listed in the shop.
WE ARE PRINT ON COMMAND
Please allow up to 1.5 weeks to receive your map.
This carefully researched and exquisite map of the Scuba Dives and Beaches of the Florida Keys is Great for the scuba diver in your life! Or perfect for you if you need exquisite color in your room this gorgeous map was carefully researched, designed, and hand colored by the map makers at Great River Arts. This rare find will immediately be loved by the scuba diver in your life. Show your support with this scuba map or beautify your home with all love lovely details! Great for bringing home the island life to your northern abode or office too!
The 120-mile Florida Keys island chain is a paradise with inviting blue waters, rich marine life, notable historic sites, fascinating coral reef, and a charm that beckons to divers, snorkelers, swimmers and seafarers alike. Incredible beaches and dive spots offer explorers and adventure seekers amazing opportunities to experience Florida Keys crystal, clear waters and underwater sea spectacles.
Top Scuba Diving Spots
In the Lower Keys, Big Pine Key is a great, relaxed spot for diving excursions. In nearby Looe Key, the site of the freighter Adolphus Busch ship-wreck, entirely covered in coral and dating back to the mid-16th century, makes for a spectacular underwater exploration opportunity. The 210’ freighter is located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Key Largo's John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is home to the incredible Christ of the Abyss sculpture, which sits at roughly 25 feet deep, with generally great visibility is an incredible spot for scuba divers. Additionally, in the waters of Key Largo, divers can find the USCG Duane, a 327-foot former Coast Guard cutter resting at 120 feet, as well as the colorful, classic Molasses Reef at 100 feet, boasting a variety of fish and numerous boulder corals.
Near Islamorada, divers can explore The Eagle, a Dutch freighter sitting 110 feet underwater, where nurse sharks, silversides and grunts can be observed. Out on the barrier reef is Alligator Reef, located around and under a towering 136-foot tall lighthouse within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Top Beaches
Calusa Beach at Bahia Honda State Park, on the Gulf side of Big Pine Key is a great swimming beach for family fun. Its shallow, blue-green waters are protected from Atlantic Ocean winds, and it has a sheltered picnic area with grills, while the park’s Sand and Sea Nature Center showcases exhibits on native plants and animals.
Anglers interested in catching snapper, cobia, wahoo, sergeant majors, yellowtail snapper and bar jacks can venture to the salt waters of Key Colony Beach. It is also a great spot for competitive angling, hosting several fishing tournaments throughout the year.
The Long Key State Park in Long Key has spectacular campsites that can make every camper’s dream, with more than three-dozen tents and RV sites. The park’s wildlife makes for delightful sightseeing adventure, with egrets, herons, ibis, loggerhead and green sea turtles in habitats supported by the park.
Mentioned are only a few of the notable scuba diving sites and beautiful beaches of the Florida Keys. Let this beautiful map be your guide.Full refund if returned in original condition within 14 days. Buyer pays return shipping.
