2018 Map of Dead Lakes

About this map

Wewahitchka sits at the southern edge of a complex wetland ecosystem where the Chipola River meets the expansive Dead Lakes. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape dominated by water and swamp, characterized by numerous islands like McCabe Island and Chipola Cutoff Island. The hydrological pattern is intricate, showing the Chipola Cutoff and the W Arm of Dead Lakes winding through the terrain. Evidence of local history and community life is visible in the placement of the Jehu Cem and the West Arm Bridge, which provides a critical connection across the western reaches of the water.