1943 Map of Cape San Blas

About this map

Cape San Blas and the narrow arc of the St. Joseph Spit define this coastal landscape at the height of the Second World War. The area is dominated by the strategic positioning of the Cape San Blas Lighthouse and the adjacent C G Sta, critical markers for maritime navigation between St Joseph Bay and the open Gulf of Mexico. Along the mainland shore, the settlement at McNeils and the location of Camp Palm represent the limited human footprint on a terrain characterized by Sand Dunes and the dense interior of George Washington Swamp. Inland, the drainage of Depot Creek and Money Bayou illustrates the complex hydrology of the Gulf Coast, while family-named landmarks like Richardson Hammock suggest the historical settlement patterns of Gulf County before modern development transformed the shoreline.