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2012 Map of Destin

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Destin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Choctawhatchee Bay dominates this coastal landscape, separating the mainland settlements of Seminole and Villa Tasso from the peninsula of Destin. The area is defined by its complex shoreline, where numerous inlets such as Rocky Bayou, Joes Bayou, and Indian Bayou reach deep into the residential and resort developments. Notable geographical landmarks include White Point and Boggy Point, which bracket the open waters of the bay.

Transportation and infrastructure are centered around the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and the coastal corridor along Destin Harbor. The map captures the dense suburban growth of the early 21st century, particularly in the northern sections where new street names like Turtle King and Winged Foot Dr reflect the area's development into a golf and recreation destination. To the south, the narrow strip of land between the harbor and the Gulf of Mexico showcases the protective barrier of Norreigo Point.