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2018 Map of Beacon Beach

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Beacon Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Saint Andrew Bay and the Gulf of Mexico define this coastal landscape, where the shifting sands of Shell Island form a narrow barrier protecting the inland waters. The shoreline is punctuated by notable landmarks like Spanish Shanty Point and the tapering spit at Lands End. On the mainland, the residential layout of Beacon Beach and the settlement of Cromanton are nestled between numerous inlets, including Sheephead Bayou and Pearl Bayou.

Genealogists and local historians will find the location of Marywood Cem significant, situated near the intersection of Boy Scout Rd and Lagoon Rd. The map provides a precise look at the modern road network, featuring routes such as Heritage Pkwy and Sabre Dr, which serve the developed areas north of the bay. The intricate hydrography of the region is evident in the transition from East Bay to the smaller, protected waters of Freshwater Bayou.