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2012 Map of Choctaw Beach

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Choctaw Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Choctawhatchee Bay separates the northern and southern halves of this coastal landscape, creating a distinct split between the residential communities on the northern shore and the developed resort areas to the south. Along the northern shoreline, Choctaw Beach and Big Hammock follow the curve of the water, punctuated by drainage from Mullet Cr and Piney Cr. To the south, the map documents the sophisticated layout of The Village of Baytowne Wharf and the surrounding Sandestin area.

Water defines the geography throughout, from the coastal dunes of the Gulf Of Mexico to inland features like Fuller Lake and Stewart Lake. The intricate network of tidal inlets is visible at Horseshoe Bayou and Hogtown Bayou, while points such as Fourmile Point and Live Oak Point mark the shifting boundaries of the bay's edge. The presence of the Baytowne Marina and Turquoise Beach underscores the modern focus on maritime recreation and tourism in Walton County.