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1982 Map of Crystal Lake

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Crystal Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The boundary between Washington County and Bay County divides this lake-strewn landscape, where a dense network of karst ponds and named water bodies suggests the unique geology of the Florida Panhandle. Larger basins like Big Blue Lake and Compass Lake define the western section, while the eastern half is a complex mosaic of smaller features including Bird Lake, Sand Lake, and the distinctly named Shirt Tail Lake.

Evidence of local activity and infrastructure appears in the small settlement of Riverside and the nearby Crystal Lake community. The presence of a Landing Strip and a Radio Tower indicates the area's mid-century development and utility. For the local historian, the map preserves curious nomenclature like Court Martial Lake and Log Cart Pond, providing clues to the era's vernacular and land use. The drainage pattern is further detailed by the Slough and Boggy Branch, illustrating the natural water movement across this porous terrain.