Old Maps of Davis Beach, Florida for Metal Detecting

1. 1944 Map of Beacon Hill

   

   1944 Beacon Hill

   1944 Print · USGS

   The Florida Panhandle coastline and the edge of St. Joseph Bay appear here in the mid-1940s, documenting a landscape of small coastal settlements and tidal marsh. Researchers can trace early development at Beacon Hill and Davis Beach, or locate family-named landmarks like Joe Lamb Branch and Preacher Bryant Ponds.

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4. 1949 Map of Apalachicola

   

   1949 Apalachicola

   1949 Print · USGS

   The Florida Panhandle's Forgotten Coast is captured mid-century, showcasing the intricate web of swamps, sounds, and barrier islands. Genealogists and historians can trace the Apalachicola Northern rail line and locate old landmarks like Fort Gadsden or the St Joe Fire Tower.

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7. 1956 Map of Beacon Hill

   

   1956 Beacon Hill

   1956 Print · USGS

   The Florida Panhandle coast is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of military activity and emerging seaside communities. Researchers can trace the early layout of Mexico Beach or locate military landmarks like the Gunnery Range and Landing Field.

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10. 1957 Map of Apalachicola, 1968 Print

    

    1957 Apalachicola

    1968 Print · USGS

    Florida's Forgotten Coast comes alive in this mid-century portrait of timber, fishing, and military outposts. Researchers can trace the waterfronts of Apalachicola, the grounds of Fort Gadsden, and the early footprint of Mexico Beach before modern development.

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13. 1959 Map of Apalachicola

    

    1959 Apalachicola

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Florida Panhandle's coastline is captured in the late fifties, showcasing the maritime and rail connections between Port St Joe and the oyster-rich waters of Apalachicola. Researchers can trace the legacy of Fort Gadsden or locate historic rail stops like Lanark Station and McIntyre along the coast.

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16. 1960 Map of Apalachicola

    

    1960 Apalachicola

    1960 Print · USGS

    Florida's Forgotten Coast was a realm of maritime industry and vast wetlands in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Apalachicola Northern or locate sites like Port St Joe, the Cape St George Lighthouse, and Carrabelle.

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19. 1967 Map of Apalachicola, 1975 Print

    

    1967 Apalachicola

    1975 Print · USGS

    Coastal Florida in the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of maritime navigation and expansive wetlands. Trace the Apalachicola Northern rail line to waterfront hubs like Carrabelle and the historic Cape St George Lighthouse.

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22. 1978 Map of Port Saint Joe, 1980 Print

    

    1978 Port Saint Joe

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Florida Panhandle coastline in the late seventies reveals a landscape of massive wildlife refuges and critical maritime waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace the Apalachicola Northern rail line and locate coastal landmarks like Port St Joe and Beacon Hill.

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25. 1982 Map of Beacon Hill, 1983 Print

    

    1982 Beacon Hill

    1983 Print · USGS

    Coastal Florida in the early eighties shows a unique mix of military land and growing shore towns. Explore the early layouts of Mexico Beach and Beacon Hill or trace the geography of Tyndall Air Force Base and its gun range.

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28. 1988 Map of Apalachicola

    

    1988 Apalachicola

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Florida Panhandle's Forgotten Coast comes to life in the late eighties, showing the delicate balance between wild marshlands and historic waterfront towns. Researchers can trace the shoreline from Cape San Blas to Bald Point, locating family-named landings like Hays Place and the historic grounds of Fort Gadsden.

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31. 2025 Map of Beacon Hill, 2025 Print

    

    2025 Beacon Hill

    2025 Print · USGS

    The Florida Panhandle coast near the Bay and Gulf county line is shown here in the mid-2020s. Researchers can trace the coastal development of Mexico Beach and Beacon Hill or follow the shoreline of Saint Andrew Sound past Crooked Island.

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