2018 Map of Beacon Hill

About this map

Mexico Beach and the neighboring community of Beacon Hill anchor the coastal landscape of this 2018 survey. The terrain is defined by the complex interface of the Gulf of Mexico and the Saint Andrew Sound, where features like Raffield Peninsula and Crooked Island protect the inner reaches of the coast. Inland, the map reveals a low-lying, water-saturated environment dominated by expansive wetlands such as Bear Swamp and Panther Swamp, intersected by the modern route of the Intracoastal Waterway. This area represents a critical point of the Florida Panhandle's geography, where the border between Gulf and Bay counties meets the sea. The layout of streets in the residential centers, including Florida Ave and Maryland Blvd, shows the established coastal development patterns situated just above the shoreline and the broad Bell Shoal.