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1978 Map of Carrabelle

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Carrabelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Tates Hell Swamp dominates the western interior of this coastal landscape, a massive wetland area bordering the Apalachicola National Forest. Along the Gulf of Mexico, the map reveals a complex system of barrier islands and shoals, including the lengthy St George Island and Dog Island, which shelter the waters of St George Sound. The settlement of Carrabelle sits at the junction of the Crooked River and Carrabelle River, serving as a gateway to the fishing and maritime activities of Apalachicola Bay.

Transport and coastal infrastructure are highlighted by the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge connecting Eastpoint toward Apalachicola. Further east, the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge marks the transition into Apalachee Bay. This 1978 edition provides a detailed look at the Florida Panhandle's Forgotten Coast before significant modern development, showing the proximity of small coastal communities like Lanark Village and Saint Teresa Beach to the sprawling river deltas and marshes of the Ochlockonee River.