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2018 Map of Carrabelle

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Carrabelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Carrabelle sits at the confluence of the Crooked River and the Carrabelle River, serving as a vital gateway to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where the dark waters of Tates Hell Swamp meet coastal bayous such as Kapes Bayou and Postun Bayou. To the south, the barrier landforms of Dog Island and Saint George Island frame the Saint George Sound, protecting the mainland shore from the open sea.

Evidence of coastal navigation and local industry appears in the presence of the Carrabelle Lighthouse and the Carrabelle-Thompson Airport. The map documents the intricate network of cuts and islands that facilitate maritime transit, including Timber Island, Davis Island, and the Dickerman Cut. Inland, the terrain rises slightly at Warrens Bluff and Royal Bluff, while the eastern portion of the quadrangle is dotted with smaller water bodies like Lake Morality and the Chason Ponds.