Saint Andrew Bay and the Gulf of Mexico converge along this stretch of the Florida coast, where the narrow barrier of Shell Island protects the mainland shoreline. On the northern shore, residential development centers around Beacon Beach and the settlement of Cromanton, connected by a network of local roads such as Beacon Beach Rd and Boy Scout RD. The map reveals a landscape defined by its aquatic access, featuring several prominent coastal landmarks including Spanish Shanty Point, Palmetto Point, and Davis Point. For those interested in local history and genealogy, the presence of the Marywood Cem and the small coastal enclave at Lands End provides specific points of interest. Modern recreational use is represented by the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl, which traces the interior shoreline of the bay.
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1943 · Beacon Beach
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Panama City
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Crooked Island
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1943 · Panama City Beach
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Long Point
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1945 · Parker
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1949 · Apalachicola
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Tallahassee
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Panama City Beach
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Long Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000