2011 Map of Blackman

About this map

Escambia Farms and Blackman anchor this rural landscape in northern Okaloosa County, where the topography is defined by the winding course of the Blackwater River. The river is crossed by local landmarks such as Peaden Bridge and Red Oak Bridge, reflecting a history of timber and agricultural transport. The area is dotted with small-scale water features and named ponds, including E C Youngblood Pond and O G Steele Pond, which characterize the drainage patterns of the Panther Creek and Mare Creek systems. A network of family-named roads, such as Sherman Kennedy Rd and Mattie Kennedy Rd, suggests a long-standing community tied to the land. The presence of the Sand Hill Lookout Tower indicates the importance of forest management in this region, while recreational and natural areas like Karick Lake provide a focus for local activity near the southern reaches of the quadrangle.