2015 Map of Crooked Island

About this map

Crooked Island forms a narrow, shifting barrier between the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the protected reaches of Saint Andrew Sound. This 2015 survey illustrates the dynamic coastal geography of Bay County, where the land is defined by thin strips of sand and maritime boundaries rather than inland settlements. The map is dominated by the marine environment, showing the Public Land Survey System grids of Township 5 South and Township 6 South extending across the water. This perspective emphasizes the importance of the sound as a natural harbor and the vulnerability of the slender island landforms to the elements.