1982 Map of Cobb Rocks

About this map

St Marks National Wildlife Refuge dominates this coastal landscape where the low-lying wetlands of Jefferson and Wakulla counties meet the Gulf of Mexico. The shoreline is a complex labyrinth of tidal creeks and marshes, notably around the Pinhook River and its Pinhook Cut-off. This 1980s-era orthophotomap reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the coastal fringe, including Stony Bayou Pools and numerous named waterways like Grooms Creek and Little Redfish Cr. Extending into Apalachee Bay, the map identifies hazardous navigational landmarks such as Grey Mare Rock, Peters Rock, and the titular Cobb Rocks. The transition from terrestrial marsh to open water is marked by distinctive features like Palmetto Island and Big Redfish Point, illustrating the undeveloped nature of this protected Gulf Coast wilderness during the late twentieth century.