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1982 Map of Bruce

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Bruce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Choctawhatchee River dominates this 1980s landscape, winding through a complex system of sloughs, cutoffs, and river-fed lakes along the border of Walton and Washington Counties. The presence of numerous landings, such as Miller Landing, Cedar Tree Landing, and Cedar Bluff Landing, points to the historical importance of the river as a transportation corridor and resource for local communities. The settlement of Bruce sits near the headwaters of Black Creek, while Ebro anchors the eastern edge of the map near a local Clay Pit.

Transitioning into the southern reaches of the quadrangle, the terrain becomes more structured within the Pine Log State Forest. Here, the cultural record is preserved through landmarks like Pine Log Ch and Gunlock Cem situated along Pine Log Road. The map's orthophoto base reveals the dense canopy and swampy bottoms of Dismal Swamp and Big Cypress Creek, providing a clear view of the natural hydrology that shaped local land use and development.