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1957 Map of Apalachicola

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Apalachicola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The maritime identity of the Florida Panhandle is defined by the sweeping barrier islands and intricate bay systems of the Gulf Coast. Coastal communities like Apalachicola and Port St Joe serve as focal points for the region's river and rail economy, with the An RR line connecting the coast to the interior. The landscape is dominated by significant wetlands, including the massive Tates Hell Swamp and Indian Swamp, which underscore the isolation and natural scale of the Forgotten Coast during the mid-20th century.

Key landmarks highlight the area's strategic and scientific importance, from the military presence at Tyndall Air Force Base to the Florida State University Marine Laboratory near St Teresa. The map documents the vital infrastructure of the era, such as the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge spanning the water to Eastpoint and the Intracoastal Waterway facilitating trade along the shoreline. Maritime safety is anchored by the Cape St George Lighthouse and the U S Coast Guard Station, protecting vessels navigating the Gulf of Mexico.