1988 Map of Apalachicola

About this map

The Apalachicola River flows into the expansive Apalachicola Bay, anchoring a coastal landscape defined by barrier islands and deep maritime history. On the western edge, Port St Joe sits along St Joseph Bay, while the eastern reaches are marked by the fishing and timber hubs of Carrabelle and Lanark Village. This late-1980s data highlights the vast public lands that protect the Panhandle's ecology, including the St Vincent National Wildlife Refuge and the dense interior of Tates Hell Swamp. Historic sites like Fort Gadsden stand as quiet landmarks along the riverbanks, contrasted by the active military presence at Tyndall Air Force Base. The Intracoastal Waterway threads behind St George Island and Dog Island, illustrating the essential maritime artery that has supported the region's seafood and shipping industries for generations.