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1982 Map of Compass Lake

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Compass Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Compass Lake serves as a central landmark in this 1982 survey of the Florida Panhandle, where the borders of Bay, Jackson, Washington, and Calhoun counties meet. The landscape is defined by a dense network of water bodies and drainage systems, including the headwaters of Econfina Creek and its many tributaries like Goshum Branch and Browning Branch. Settlement patterns are concentrated near the lake and along the Atlanta and Saint Andrews Bay Railway, with the community of Betts and the developing Compass Lake Hills area anchoring the northern and eastern portions of the sheet.

Local landmarks such as Sandy Mountain Ch and the Compass Lake Community Ch reflect the area's rural social fabric, while the presence of a Claypit indicates local industry. The southwestern corner features the notable Deep Springs Canyon and Deep Springs Park, providing a distinct contrast to the numerous ponds like Turtle Pond and Hammond Lake that dot the surrounding timberland and sandy terrain.