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1956 Map of Allanton

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Allanton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Allanton and the small settlement of Farmdale sit at the intersection of critical Florida Panhandle water routes during the mid-1950s. This survey illustrates the intricate geography of East Bay, where natural features like Lathrop Bayou and Sandy Creek meet the engineered channels of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Wetappo Creek Waterway. The landscape is a complex mix of tidal bayous and dense wetlands, including the sprawling California Swamp to the northwest.

Military presence is a defining factor of the era, with Tyndall Air Force Base occupying a significant portion of the southern shoreline. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Farmdale Cem and various family-named landmarks such as Baker Point and Murray Point. The map also captures local industry with a Sandpit near California Bayou, reflecting the physical development of Bay County at this time.