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1994 Map of Altha West

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Altha West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Chipola River carves a winding path through this North Florida landscape, marking the boundary between Jackson and Calhoun counties. The area is defined by its numerous water bodies, ranging from the intricate Bullet Bend and Horseshoe Bend to secluded ponds like Boggs Pond and Hasty Pond. Settlement patterns are concentrated near the eastern edge around Altha, where the Old Railroad Grade indicates a transport corridor that once connected these rural communities.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense concentration of family and community landmarks, including The Independence Ch and several burial sites like Gortemoller Cem and Ritchards Cem. The terrain is also marked by distinct hydrological features such as Sink Creek and Pumpkin Creek, while the presence of a Lookout Tower near Altha and a Gaging Sta on the river suggests a landscape managed for both timber and water resources.