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1973 Map of Blackman

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Blackman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Blackwater River State Forest dominates this landscape along the border of Florida and Alabama, where a network of creek branches feeds the main river course. The map documents rural life in northern Okaloosa County during the 1970s and 1980s, centered around small communities like Red Oak and Blackman. These settlements are anchored by institutions such as Red Oak Ch, Red Oak Cem, and Olive Branch Ch, providing a precise record for genealogists tracing families in this timber and farming region.

Outdoor recreation and forestry infrastructure are prominent, with Hurricane Lake and Karick Lake featuring boat ramps and campgrounds for public use. The presence of the Sand Hill Lookout Tower and multiple crossings like Kennedy Bridge and Red Oak Bridge illustrate the importance of fire surveillance and river access in the dense pine woods. In the north, the forest boundary transitions into the Conecuh National Forest, marking the transition into Alabama.