1981 Map of Carrabelle

About this map

The confluence of the Carrabelle River, Crooked River, and New River shapes this coastal landscape, where the town of Carrabelle serves as a gateway to the Gulf of Mexico. This orthophotomap provides a clear view of the mid-20th-century coastal infrastructure, including the Carrabelle Flight Strip and a U S Air Force Tracking Station. To the east, St James Island contains numerous small water bodies like Lake Morality and Chason Ponds, while the formidable Hell Gates Swamp dominates the northwestern interior. The map illustrates the shifting nature of the Florida Panhandle shoreline, noting areas subject to frequent change near East Pass and the barrier dunes of Dog Island. Maritime history is evident through the Crooked River Lighthouse and the Carrabelle Lookout Tower, which guarded these vital Florida waterways.