2015 Map of Blackman

About this map

The Blackwater River and its numerous tributaries, including Boggy Hollow Creek and Panther Creek, dominate this rural landscape along the Florida-Alabama border. The topography reflects a transition from the southern edge of the Conecuh National Forest into the agricultural and timber lands of northern Okaloosa County. Local connectivity is defined by historic crossings such as Kennedy Bridge and Peaden Bridge, alongside long-standing timber and farm roads named for local families, including Mattie Kennedy Rd and Tommie Steele Rd. Small rural hubs like Escambia Farms and Blackman serve as the primary points of settlement, while the Florida National Scenic Trail winds through the western half of the map, passing near Hurricane Lake. The presence of several large water bodies, such as Karick Lake and the E C Youngblood Pond, highlights the region's managed water resources and recreational spaces within the pine-dominated flatwoods.