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2015 Map of Altha West

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Altha West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Chipola River winds southward through this portion of the Florida Panhandle, defining a landscape of low-lying wetlands and upland pines where Jackson Co and Calhoun Co meet. Small settlements like Altha, Chason, and Willis serve as the primary hubs for a rural community connected by a network of county roads. The area's history is preserved in several family and community burial grounds, including the Old Shiloh Cem, Richards Cem, and Maddox Cem.

Modern recreational and utility features appear alongside these traditional sites, most notably the Florida National Scenic Trail which follows the river's course past geographic landmarks like Bullet Bend and Horseshoe Bend. Aviation interest is represented by the Cattle Creek Ranch Airport and the Farm Air Service Airport, while numerous ponds such as Boggs Pond and Page Pond dot the terrain, illustrating the water-rich geography of the region.