2024 Map of Compass Lake

About this map

Compass Lake serves as a central landmark for this region where the borders of Washington, Jackson, Bay, and Calhoun Counties converge. This 2024 survey captures the community of Betts and the surrounding pine-dominated terrain of the Florida Panhandle. Significant water features define the landscape, including the winding Econfina Creek, the Cypress Swamp, and Hammond Lake. A network of local creeks such as Buckhorn Creek and Sweetwater Creek feed into the larger drainage systems. Higher ground is noted at Sandy Mountain and Summer Hill, providing topographic relief in an area otherwise characterized by wetlands and bayous like Walker Bayou. The Florida National Scenic Trl traverses the area, offering a corridor for recreation near the Econfina Creek Paddling Trl. Local history is anchored by the Compass Lake Cem and Sandy Mountain Cem, while aviation is represented by Maran Airport in the southeastern portion of the sheet.