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1943 Map of Cape San Blas

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Cape San Blas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Cape San Blas Lighthouse stands as a sentinel on this 1943 War Department survey, marking the sharp bend where the Gulf of Mexico meets St Joseph Bay. The landscape is dominated by the shifting geography of St Joseph Spit, a narrow reach defined by extensive dunes and sand deposits. Military and maritime presence is evident at the C G Sta, while the interior coastal marshes are drained by the winding path of Depot Creek.

Small coastal outposts like McNeils and Camp Palm appear along the eastern edge of the quadrangle, connected by the St Joe Road. These settlements sit near the sheltered waters of Indian Lagoon, reflecting the era's reliance on coastal access before significant modern development. The map also details numerous hammocks and islands, such as Richardson Hammock and Blacks Island, which provide stable ground amidst the surrounding bayous and wetlands.