1970s Maps of Walton County, Florida

Explore 27 historic maps of Walton County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Walton County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Walton County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Walton County, FL maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Niceville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Niceville, 1972 Print
    1970 Niceville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Niceville and Valparaiso are shown here at the start of the 1970s, shaped by the waters of Boggy Bayou and the expansion of Eglin Air Force Base. Trace local history through Rocky Cem, Pinecrest Community Ch, and the old Claypit sites.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1970 Map of Bunker, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bunker, 1972 Print
    1970 Bunker
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Walton County coastline in the early seventies shows the intricate delta where Black Creek meets the bay. Researchers can trace family roots at Black Creek Ch or explore the marsh islands of Bunker Island and Indian Island.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Portland, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Portland, 1972 Print
    1970 Portland
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Walton County in the early seventies shows a landscape where military activity meets rural tradition. Researchers can locate the New Home Cem, trace the waters of Alaqua Creek, and explore the southern outskirts of Portland.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Miramar Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Miramar Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Miramar Beach
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Walton County coastline comes into focus in the early seventies, capturing a landscape of coastal dune lakes and nascent beach communities. Genealogists and locals can trace the early footprints of Miramar Beach, Four Mile Village, and Gulf Pines along the shore.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1970 Map of Destin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Destin, 1972 Print
    1970 Destin
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's Emerald Coast is captured here in the early seventies, showing a transitioning landscape of military installations and quiet fishing villages. Researchers can trace the layout of early Destin, the grounds of Eglin Air Force Base, and local landmarks like the Destin Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1970 Map of Freeport, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Freeport, 1972 Print
    1970 Freeport
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Walton County coast in the early seventies shows a landscape of tidal bayous and growing shoreline communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Freeport, Santa Rosa Beach, and the uniquely named Fluffy Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1970 Map of Point Washington, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Point Washington, 1972 Print
    1970 Point Washington
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Walton County is seen here just as its beach communities began to take shape amidst the dune lakes and pine flatwoods. Trace the early footprints of Seagrove Beach and Inlet Beach, or follow the Intracoastal Waterway past Devils Swamp.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1970 Map of Rock Hill, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Rock Hill, 1972 Print
    1970 Rock Hill
    1972 Print · USGS
    Walton County as it appeared in the early 1970s shows the sprawling intersection of military training grounds and rural creek basins. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks near Owls Head or trace the drainage of Seven Runs and Lafayette Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1970 Map of Choctaw Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Choctaw Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Choctaw Beach
    1972 Print · USGS
    Choctawhatchee Bay remains a quiet coastal frontier in the early seventies, dominated by military lands and small waterfront clusters. Researchers can map the early development of Choctaw Beach, locate the Fort Rucker Recreation Area, and trace the winding shores of Hogtown Bayou and Buck Bayou.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1970 Map of Niceville SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Niceville SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Niceville SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Walton County's military and natural landscape is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the intersection of the Eglin Air Force Base interior with local creek basins. Researchers can trace land features like the Black Oak Cem, Wilson Pond, and the old Landing Strip.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1970 Map of Grayton Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Grayton Beach, 1972 Print
    1970 Grayton Beach
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Walton County is documented here in the early seventies as small beach communities began to take shape along the Gulf. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Santa Rosa Beach and Grayton Beach or locate landmarks like Oyster Lake and a local cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1973 Map of Paxton, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Paxton, 1975 Print
    1973 Paxton
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Alabama borderlands come to life in the early seventies, centered on the rail-side commerce of Paxton and Florala. Local historians can locate specific rural landmarks like St Marks Ch, the Childrens Home, and the Louisville and Nashville rail corridor.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1973 Map of Spencer Flats, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Spencer Flats, 1975 Print
    1973 Spencer Flats
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Florida panhandle comes into focus in the early seventies as military lands and railroad corridors intersect. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines through Nashville and Deerland, or locate landmarks like the Ramer Lookout Tower and Spencer Flats.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1973 Map of Dorcas, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Dorcas, 1975 Print
    1973 Dorcas
    1975 Print · USGS
    Okaloosa and Walton Counties are captured here in the early 1970s as the Shoal River valley sustained quiet rural communities and rail transport. Researchers can trace family history at Old Dorcas Cem, Welcome Ch, and the small settlement of Deerland.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1973 Map of Darlington, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Darlington, 1975 Print
    1973 Darlington
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Alabama borderlands come into focus in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of timbered bays and quiet rural hamlets. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local landmarks like Oak Grove Ch, Limestone Cem, and Padgett Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1973 Map of Laurel Hill, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Laurel Hill, 1975 Print
    1973 Laurel Hill
    1975 Print · USGS
    Laurel Hill and the surrounding Okaloosa County pinelands are captured here in the early seventies as the railroad still anchored the local economy. Researchers can trace family roots at Travelers Rest Cemetery, Mt Zion Church, and the settlement of Svea.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1973 Map of Liberty, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Liberty, 1976 Print
    1973 Liberty
    1976 Print · USGS
    Mid-1970s Walton County is a landscape of springs and rural communities as they transitioned into a modern recreational hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks and sites such as Cluster Springs, Liberty, and the lakeside Campground near Juniper Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1973 Map of Gaskin, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Gaskin, 1976 Print
    1973 Gaskin
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Florida-Alabama border in the 1970s is characterized by its creek systems and small rural outposts. Researchers can trace land use through features like the Natural Bridge, the Gaskin settlement, and several remote cemeteries scattered near Big Swamp.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1973 Map of Glendale, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Glendale, 1976 Print
    1973 Glendale
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle interior during the early seventies is recorded here, showing the rural communities along the Walton and Holmes county border. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Gum Creek Ch, Pleasant Grove, and the State Fish Hatchery at Lake Cassidy.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1973 Map of De Funiak Springs West, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of De Funiak Springs West, 1976 Print
    1973 De Funiak Springs West
    1976 Print · USGS
    Inland Walton County is shown during the early 1970s, as the growing community of De Funiak Springs expanded westward into the Florida pines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Oak Ridge Cem, early industrial sites like Cosson Mill, and rural centers such as Alaqua Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1973 Map of Mossy Head, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Mossy Head, 1976 Print
    1973 Mossy Head
    1976 Print · USGS
    Walton County's interior was a landscape of military aviation and railroad transit during the mid-seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Mossy Head and the expansive reach of Eglin Air Force Base near Mt Sinai and Auxiliary Field No 1.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1973 Map of De Funiak Springs East, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of De Funiak Springs East, 1976 Print
    1973 De Funiak Springs East
    1976 Print · USGS
    Walton County in the early seventies centers on the rail-driven growth of De Funiak Springs and the historic settlement of Eucheeanna. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Magnolia Cem, Euchee Valley Ch, and the Louisville and Nashville line.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1973 Map of New Harmony, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of New Harmony, 1976 Print
    1973 New Harmony
    1976 Print · USGS
    Walton County in the early 1970s shows a landscape defined by the Shoal River and its many bays and branches. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vicinity of New Harmony, the Prosperity Ch, and the rail-side community of Mossy Head.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1974 Map of Point Washington
    1974 Map of Point Washington
    1974 Point Washington
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle's Emerald Coast is captured in the mid-seventies, showing the growth of coastal communities between the Gulf and the bay. Genealogists and local historians can locate Black Creek Church, Santa Rosa Cemetery, and the early footprints of Grayton Beach and Point Washington.

  25. 1978 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Fort Walton Beach, 1980 Print
    1978 Fort Walton Beach
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Florida Panhandle in the late seventies reveals a landscape defined by the growth of Eglin Air Force Base and the shoreline of Choctawhatchee Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and remote coastal outposts like Point Washington.
    2 unique versions available

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