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1943 Map of Apalachicola

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Apalachicola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The port of Apalachicola stands as the primary hub on this 1943 survey, situated at the mouth of the Apalachicola River where it meets the vast expanse of Apalachicola Bay. During the Second World War era, the Apalachicola Northern railroad provided a vital land link to the coast, while the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge connected the city eastward to Godleys Bluff and the settlement of Eastpoint.

Coastal geography is defined by a network of bayous and islands, including Alligator Bayou, Scipio Creek, and Big Towhead Island. To the south, the barrier land of St George Island protects the bay from the Gulf of Mexico, featuring distinct landmarks like Nicks Hole and extensive Sand Dunes. The map documents the intricate shoreline and navigational points like Cat Point and Cedar Point before late 20th-century coastal development altered the landscape.