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1945 Map of Bayhead

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Bayhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The St Andrews Bay shoreline and its intricate network of inlets define the landscape of this 1940s Bay County survey. Small waterside communities like Resota Beach and High Point are shown at a time when the region's geography was dictated by the confluence of Econfina Creek and Bear Creek. The map documents the intricate transition from deep bay waters to tidal marshes, featuring numerous named points and bayous such as Deer Point, College Point, and Gainer Bayou.

Transport is centered on the corridor of U.S. 231, which passes through the settlement of Bayou George as it moves inland. The interior is characterized by a high concentration of wetlands and smaller water bodies, including Clearwater Pond and Clear Creek. Historic river access points, notably Mc Allaster Landing and Camp Flowers, speak to the area's reliance on waterborne movement before the extensive development of the modern Florida panhandle coast.