Old Maps of Bay City, Florida

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Bay City, FL maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Jackson River, 1975 Print
    1943 Map of Jackson River, 1975 Print
    1943 Jackson River
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Florida panhandle river deltas remained largely wild and water-bound in the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land ties near Box R Ranch or navigate the intricate sloughs around St Marks Island and Lake Wimico.

  2. 1945 Map of Jackson River
    1945 Map of Jackson River
    1945 Jackson River
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Apalachicola delta and Gulf Coast wetlands are mapped here in the final year of the war, showing a landscape of tidal creeks and river islands. Researchers can trace remote sites like Box R Ranch, the waters of Lake Wimico, and the tiny settlement at Bay City.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Apalachicola
    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.

  4. 1957 Map of Apalachicola, 1968 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Apalachicola
    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.

  6. 1960 Map of Apalachicola
    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.

  7. 1967 Map of Apalachicola, 1975 Print
    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.

  8. 1978 Map of Port Saint Joe, 1980 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1982 Map of Jackson River, 1984 Print
    1982 Map of Jackson River, 1984 Print
    1982 Jackson River
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Florida panhandle river delta is shown in detail during the early 1980s, where the Apalachicola and St Marks rivers converge. Local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade through the marsh and locate landing sites like Bloody Bluff Landing and Bay City.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1988 Map of Apalachicola
    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.

  11. 2012 Map of Jackson River, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Jackson River, 2012 Print
    2012 Jackson River
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Gulf County, Franklin County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of Jackson River, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Jackson River, 2015 Print
    2015 Jackson River
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Gulf County, Franklin County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Jackson River, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Jackson River, 2018 Print
    2018 Jackson River
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Gulf County, Franklin County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Jackson River, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Jackson River, 2021 Print
    2021 Jackson River
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Bay City, including Gulf County, Franklin County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2024 Map of Jackson River, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Jackson River, 2024 Print
    2024 Jackson River
    2024 Print · USGS
    The river-braided wetlands of Gulf and Franklin Counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the remote Bay City settlement and locate secluded burial sites like Bloody Bluff Cem and Box R Cem.

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