1982 Map of Crooked Island

About this map

Tyndall Air Force Base occupies the northeastern edge of this orthophotomap, marking a strategic military footprint along the barrier islands of Bay Co. and the Florida panhandle. The landscape is defined by the shifting sands of Crooked Island and the protected waters of St Andrew Sound. Detailed bathymetric data reveals the underwater topography of the Gulf of Mexico, while terrestrial features include the secluded Wild Goose Lagoon. A large Dump Site is noted offshore, highlighting the intersection of human activity and coastal management. Because this is an area subject to frequent change, the map captures a specific moment in the evolution of the shoreline, documenting the transition between open sea and the inland sounds during the late twentieth century.