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2015 Map of Beacon Beach

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Beacon Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Saint Andrew Bay and the open Gulf of Mexico define this coastal landscape, where the long, thin reach of Shell Island creates a protective barrier for the inner waters. The map details the residential expansion of Beacon Beach, where local roads like Heritage Pky and Andrews Loop have shaped the modern footprint of this Panhandle community. Just to the north, the settlement of Cromanton sits near the head of Freshwater Bayou, reflecting the area's continued orientation toward its complex shoreline of inlets and points.

Local history is grounded in specific landmarks such as Marywood Cem and the distinctive geographical features that have long served as maritime markers, including Spanish Shanty Point and Lands End. The transition from the developed streets of Beacon Beach to the undeveloped stretches along Beacon Beach Rd highlights the balance between twentieth-century growth and the preservation of the Florida Gulf Coast’s natural shoreline features.