1945 Map of Clarksville

About this map

The Chipola River dominates the eastern half of this landscape, its winding course surrounded by a dense network of swampy tributaries like Wildcat Creek and Fourmile Creek. Situated in Calhoun County at the end of World War II, the settlement of Clarksville serves as a central hub where local roads converge along the east-west Base Line. The map reveals a rural economy rooted in the land, evidenced by Browns Mill Pond and numerous "head" features like Suggs Head and Hewett Head, which denote the spring-fed sources of local branches. Community life is anchored by a significant number of rural institutions, including Travelers Rest Ch and Poplar Head Ch, alongside education sites like Carr Sch. Family legacy is preserved in the landscape through the Barfield Cem and named intersections such as Rollins Corner and Fisher Corner, providing a detailed look at mid-century Florida panhandle settlement patterns.