2012 Map of Altha West

About this map

The Chipola River carves a winding path through this portion of Calhoun County, defining a landscape of wetlands and small agricultural settlements. In the center of the sheet, the community of Willis serves as a local crossroads near the Old Shiloh Cem, while the small hamlet of Chason sits just to the south. The area is notable for its high density of family and community burial grounds, including Maddox Cem, Mount Olive Cem, and the Gortemoller Cem, providing significant touchpoints for genealogical research in this rural corridor. Aviation and forestry interests are evident through the Farm Air Service Airport near Cox and the Hanna Lookout Tower further east. Water features like Double Pond, White Pond, and Gem Bay dot the western reaches, illustrating the complex hydrography of the Florida panhandle's interior.