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1945 Map of Bayhead

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Bayhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

North Bay dominates this mid-1940s landscape, serving as the central drainage for a network of winding waterways including the Econfina River and Bayou George. This coastal region of Bay County is characterized by numerous protected inlets such as Gainer Bayou, Hodges Bayou, and Beatty Bayou, which reflect the area's intricate shoreline and maritime character. Small communities like Bayhead and Camp Flowers are established inland, while Resota Beach sits along the bay front.

The St Andrews and Bay railroad cuts through the southern portion of the map, providing a vital transportation link to the interior. Topographic landmarks like College Point, Deer Point, and High Point define the elevations surrounding the bay, while Mc Allister Landing serves as a notable transition point between the land and the river system. The map captures a quiet era of the Florida Panhandle before the massive mid-century growth of the neighboring Panama City region.