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1952 Map of Compass Lake

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Compass Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Compass Lake serves as a central landmark in this 1952 topographic study of the Florida Panhandle, where the boundaries of Jackson, Washington, and Bay counties converge. The Atlanta and St Andrews Bay railroad line tracks along the eastern side of the lake, connecting the lakeside community with the settlement of Betts to the south. This era of development is evidenced by a road marked as under construction and the presence of a localized Airfield near the tracks.

Water dominates the landscape through a network of creeks and branches, including the Econfina River and Sweetwater Creek. Local landmarks such as the Sandy Mount Ch and a Lookout Tower provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The map also documents numerous smaller water bodies like Hammond Pond and Turtle Pond, alongside features like Cypress Swamp, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the region before significant modern alteration.