Old Maps of Fort Gadsden, Florida for Metal Detecting

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Fort Gadsden, FL maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Fort Gadsden
    1945 Map of Fort Gadsden
    1945 Fort Gadsden
    1945 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's dense timberlands and river systems are captured in the mid-1940s as industrial camps were being left behind. Researchers can trace the Apalachicola Northern rail line and locate the sites of Walker Camp and Missouri Landing.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 1978 Map of Carrabelle, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Carrabelle, 1980 Print
    1978 Carrabelle
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal Franklin County comes into focus during the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by maritime trade and timber. Researchers can locate historic sites like Fort Gadsden, trace the rail line past Buck Siding, or explore the reach of Tates Hell Swamp.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1981 Map of Fort Gadsden, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Fort Gadsden, 1982 Print
    1981 Fort Gadsden
    1982 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's swampy interior is captured in the early 1980s as timber and forest management shaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the legacy of riverfront history at Fort Gadsden and follow the Old Railroad Grade through the depths of Tates Hell Swamp.

  9. 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.

  10. 2012 Map of Fort Gadsden, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fort Gadsden, 2012 Print
    2012 Fort Gadsden
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Gadsden, including Franklin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Fort Gadsden, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fort Gadsden, 2015 Print
    2015 Fort Gadsden
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Gadsden, including Franklin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Fort Gadsden, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fort Gadsden, 2018 Print
    2018 Fort Gadsden
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Gadsden, including Franklin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of Fort Gadsden, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fort Gadsden, 2021 Print
    2021 Fort Gadsden
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Gadsden, including Franklin County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2024 Map of Fort Gadsden, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fort Gadsden, 2024 Print
    2024 Fort Gadsden
    2024 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's riverine lowlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the Fort Gadsden site. Researchers can trace forest access routes and water features like Whiskey George Creek, Evans Lake, and the winding Brickyard Creek.

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