1943 Map of Apalachicola

About this map

Apalachicola stands as a dense grid of waterfront streets at the confluence of the Apalachicola River and the bay during this mid-century survey. The town's industrial and maritime focus is anchored by the Apalachicola Northern railroad, which terminates along the riverbank near Scipio Creek. Across the water, the long span of the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge connects the city to the settlement of Eastpoint, cutting across Apalachicola Bay and passing just south of Big Towhead Island. The map captures the complex delta system where the Little St Marks River and various bayous meet East Bay. To the south, the barrier island landscape is defined by extensive Sand Dunes and tidal features like Nicks Hole at Cedar Point, illustrating the delicate transition between the sheltered bay and the open Gulf of Mexico.