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1952 Map of Altha West

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Altha West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Chipola River carves a winding path through the heart of the Florida panhandle on this mid-century survey, defining the irregular border between Jackson and Calhoun counties. The landscape is characterized by its numerous ponds and drainage branches, including the notable Ring Jaw Island and several oxbow bends like Bullet Bend and Horseshoe Bend. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is anchored by Altha, where the Marianna and Blountstown railroad runs parallel to the primary highway, serving as a vital transport corridor for this rural timber and farming region.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find a high density of rural infrastructure, from the Hanna Lookout Tower to several country schools and churches. The map preserves the locations of numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Edenfield Cem, Maddox Cem, and the distinct Old Shiloh Cem and New Shiloh Cem. Small rural centers like Willis and features like the Hasty Pond School illustrate the distributed nature of settlement before more modern consolidation.