1944 Map of Bayhead

About this map

Deer Point Lake dominates this mid-century landscape in Bay County, serving as the central basin for a network of waterways including Econfina Creek and Bear Creek. The map shows a period of transition where traditional waterfront landings like Mcallaster Landing existed alongside growing residential and recreational pockets at Resota Beach and Camp Flowers. The eastern edge is defined by the St Andrews and Atlanta Bay Railway, which parallels the winding course of Bayou George. This survey captures the intricate shoreline of the area's many inlets, from Gainer Bayou in the west to the numerous branches near High Point, illustrating the importance of coastal topography to the local settlement patterns of Bayhead and the surrounding pine-dominated lowlands before significant modern expansion.