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1982 Map of Cape St George

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

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Little St George Island forms a protective barrier between the Gulf of Mexico and the southern reaches of Apalachicola Bay. This 1982 orthophotomap, based on aerial photography from the mid-1970s, depicts a landscape largely defined by the Cape St George State Preserve. The island's geography is punctuated by the historical site of the Lighthouse at Cape St George, a critical navigational landmark for vessels navigating through West Pass.

The mapping reveals the intricate coastal features of the panhandle, including the sheltered waters of Lower Anchorage and small inlets like Pilot Cove and Horseshoe Cove. To the northwest, Sand Island sits at the mouth of the pass, illustrating the shifting sands that define this coastal environment. The combination of topographic and bathymetric data provides a clear view of the underwater contours and shoals surrounding the cape, which have historically influenced maritime traffic and local fishing patterns.