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1982 Map of Cape San Blas

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Cape San Blas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Cape San Blas and the shifting sands of the Joseph Peninsula dominate this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape meets the complex bathymetry of St Joseph Bay. The region is defined by a delicate balance of protected lands and military infrastructure, featuring the St Vincent National Wildlife Refuge and the Eglin Air Force Base (Test Site). On-the-ground details include the U S Coast Guard Station, a Lighthouse, and various communication landmarks like a Radio Tower and an Antenna Site.

Tracing the coastline reveals dynamic features like Money Bayou and Indian Lagoon, while inland, the George Washington Swamp and Depot Creek highlight the low-lying marshy environment. Small points of settlement such as Camp Palm and a Trailer Park indicate the localized human presence amidst broader natural features like Richardson Hammock and Blacks Island. Note the map's explicit designation of certain shoals and shorelines as an Area subject to frequent change, reflecting the volatile nature of this Florida gulf environment in the early 1980s.