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1945 Map of Bradwell Bay
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1945 Map of Bradwell Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1945

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Apalachicola National Forest dominates this mid-1940s survey, representing a vast expanse of the Florida Panhandle's wetland interior. The landscape is defined by the expansive Bradwell Bay, a massive swampy depression characterized by dense forest and intricate drainage patterns. The Sopchoppy River meanders across the upper portion of the quadrangle, serving as a primary hydrological artery through the timbered lowlands. Mapping conducted by the Geological Survey during the war years of 1943-1944 reveals a wilderness largely devoid of permanent settlement, where the only structural markers are occasional bench marks and the section lines of the public land survey system. The presence of Monkey Creek in the southeastern quadrant further illustrates the complex network of slow-moving waterways that dictated the accessibility and use of this Floridian backcountry before modern drainage and development altered the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1945
Date Published1945
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain