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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

About this map

Tates Hell Swamp dominates the inland landscape of Franklin County in this topographic-bathymetric study, where the low-lying wilderness meets the intricate shoreline of the Florida Panhandle. The map captures the coastal transition from the protected waters of Apalachicola Bay and St George Sound to the open Gulf of Mexico. Settlements like Carrabelle and Apalachicola serve as anchors for the region's maritime identity, connected by the Intracoastal Waterway and the landmark John Gorrie Memorial Bridge.

Strategic coastal features include the barrier islands of St George Island and Dog Island, which shelter the mainland from the Gulf. The drainage of the Ochlockonee River and Apalachicola River into their respective bays illustrates the hydrologic patterns that shaped early logging and fishing industries. From the historic site of Fort Gadsden to the heights of High Bluff, the map provides a detailed look at the interface between the Apalachicola National Forest and the tidal marshes of the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge.