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1994 Map of Cantonment

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Cantonment
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Industrial waste ponds and sewage disposal facilities dominate the central corridor of this Florida landscape, illustrating the heavy utility and manufacturing footprint near Cantonment in the mid-1990s. The Louisville and Nashville railroad runs southeast through the heart of the area, connecting the industrial sectors of Gonzalez and Ensley. This infrastructure is set against a backdrop of small residential pockets and numerous local institutions, including Ransom Sch and Pine Meadow Sch.

The eastern edge of the map is defined by the winding course of the Escambia River, where the Escambia River State Wildlife Mgmt Area protects the wetlands and islands like Brosnaham Island. To the west, the U S Naval Reservation OLF Site 8A marks a significant military presence. Family and community history is anchored in the many smaller sites such as Mission Cem, Santa Maria Cem, and Carr Chapel, providing a detailed look at the rural-industrial interface of northern Escambia County.