1973 Map of Crestview South

About this map

The Shoal River meanders across the center of this landscape, separating the developing town of Crestview to the north from the expansive grounds of Eglin Air Force Base to the south. In the 1970s and 1980s, this area of Okaloosa County was defined by its mix of agricultural roots and increasing military infrastructure, as seen at Aux Field No 3 and the Duke North Base. Local community life is anchored by established congregations such as Friendship Ch, Canaan Ch, and Live Oak Ch, while the northern portion of the map shows urban features like the Drive-in Theater and the Crestview Country Club. The presence of numerous extraction sites, including various Claypit and Sandpit locations, indicates the importance of the local geology to the regional economy during this period of growth.