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1960 Map of Apalachicola

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Apalachicola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Apalachicola River flows into the expansive Apalachicola Bay, anchoring a coastal landscape defined by barrier islands and extensive wetlands. During this mid-century period, the Apalachicola Northern railroad links the maritime hubs of Apalachicola and Port St Joe, facilitating a regional economy tied to the sea and the timber of the Apalachicola National Forest. Significant civil works are visible, including the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge connecting the mainland to Eastpoint.

Coastal geography is characterized by the protective sweep of St Vincent Island and St George Island, where the Cape St George Lighthouse stands watch. To the east, the Florida State University Marine Laboratory near St Teresa signals the area's importance for marine research. The map also captures several fishing and recreational settlements like Carrabelle, Mexico Beach, and the planned community of Lanark Village on Saint James Island.