1945 Map of Blountstown

About this map

Blountstown serves as the focal point of this mid-1940s landscape, positioned where the Marianna and Blountstown railroad meets the winding course of the Apalachicola River. This era shows a community deeply integrated with its hydrology and timber resources, evidenced by the presence of Flowers Still and numerous family-named landmarks like Browns Mill Pond and Sutton Creek. The topographic detail reveals a intricate network of swampy lowlands and ridges, such as Peach Tree Ridge and Bullhead Bay, which dictated early settlement patterns. Beyond the main town, smaller clusters and transit points like Durham, Leonards, and McNeal provide essential data for local historians. Cultural sites including Nettle Ridge Cem and Boggs Cem further ground the map in the lived history of Calhoun and Liberty Counties during the late stages of World War II.