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1973 Map of Blackman

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Blackman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Blackwater River State Forest dominates this northern Florida landscape along the Alabama border, showcasing a network of tributaries feeding into the Blackwater River. The settlement of Blackman and the farming community at Escambia Farms are central points of human activity amidst the dense forest and creek systems. To the west, the Red Oak community is anchored by the Red Oak Ch and Red Oak Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families in Okaloosa County during the 1970s.

Recreational features like Hurricane Lake and Karick Lake are detailed with their accompanying boat ramps and campgrounds, illustrating the area's transition into a space for managed conservation and public leisure. Strategic infrastructure is also visible, including several river crossings like Red Oak Bridge and Peaden Bridge, and the Sand Hill Lookout Tower standing at a high point near the center of the forest.