2021 Map of Crooked Island

About this map

Crooked Island forms a protective barrier along this stretch of the Florida Panhandle, separating the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico from the more sheltered interior basins. The map illustrates a coastal landscape defined by shifting sands and saltwater inlets, most notably the waters of Saint Andrew Sound and the secluded Wild Goose Lagoon. These features are connected by the Florida Circumnavigational Paddling Trl, which tracks the interior shoreline of the barrier system. The absence of traditional roads or settlements emphasizes the maritime and ecological character of this reach of Bay County, where the topography is shaped by the tides rather than human industry. This survey serves as a record of the shoreline's configuration in the early 21st century, showing how the sound and its lagoons interface with the Gulf.