1944 Map of Bennett

About this map

Econfina Creek carves a winding path through this corner of the Florida panhandle, serving as a primary drainage for a landscape saturated with small ponds and larger water bodies. The terrain is defined by its karst-like depressions, featuring named features like the Deadening Lakes and Rattlesnake Lake, alongside the notable Hamlin Lake, which was recorded as dry during this period. The survey captures the sparse settlement patterns along the Washington and Bay County boundary, with the small community of Bennett and family-named landmarks such as Gainer Cem and Porter Cem anchoring the local history.