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1954 Map of Cobb Rocks

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Cobb Rocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The coastal marshlands of the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge dominate this mid-century survey of the Florida Gulf Coast. Straddling the Wakulla Co Jefferson Co line, the landscape is defined by an intricate network of tidal waterways including Deep Creek, the Pinhook River, and the Pinhook Cut-off. These serpentine channels drain into the shallow waters of Apalachee Bay, where numerous named navigational hazards like Cobb Rocks, Peters Rock, and Grey Mare Rock are meticulously charted.

The presence of several offshore platforms and the distinct Refuge Boundary cutting across the bay reflect the dual nature of the region as both a protected habitat and an area of maritime activity. For those interested in the historical geography of the Big Bend, this map provides a detailed look at landmarks such as Big Redfish Point and Palmetto Island before further modern developments altered the surrounding coastline.