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1987 Map of Darlington

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Darlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The boundary between Florida and Alabama defines the northern edge of this landscape, where the Pea River and Little River meet at the tri-county junction of Geneva, Walton, and Holmes. Small rural communities like Limestone and Darlington serve as focal points for a region defined by family-named landmarks and water bodies. The settlement pattern here is deeply tied to the land, with numerous bay features such as Dukes Bay and Porter Bay dotting the terrain between larger wetlands like Gum Creek Bay.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local heritage sites, including the Oak Grove Ch Cem and Broxton Cem. The map documents a network of country churches like Limestone Ch and Camp Creek Ch, reflecting the social fabric of these North Florida panhandle communities in the late 20th century. While most travel relied on rural routes like Duval Rd, the presence of a Landing Strip near the state line suggests the importance of aerial access for local industry or agriculture.