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1947 Map of Allanton

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Allanton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

East Bay and its complex network of tidal inlets dominate this 1947 coastal survey of Florida's Panhandle. The small settlements of Allanton and Farmdale sit along the western shores, connected to the interior by the Allanton Road. The landscape is defined by extensive wetlands, notably the California Swamp and numerous named water bodies such as Baker Bayou and Richard Bayou. These waterways served as critical infrastructure for local maritime activity and transport before the mid-century expansion of modern highway networks.

The eastern portion of the map is marked by the Wetappo Intracoastal Waterway, which cuts through the terrain to facilitate inland navigation. Inland, the topography transitions into a maze of creeks and bayous, including Sandy Creek and Alligator Creek. This era of the Gulf Coast reflects a reliance on the water for both livelihood and transit, with distinct points like Lathrop Pt and Strange Pt serving as landmarks for local navigation across the expansive bay.