2015 Map of Dorcas

About this map

Shoal River meanders across the southern landscape of this Okaloosa County region, defining a terrain characterized by numerous creek drainages and low-lying areas like Gourd Bay. The settlement pattern is anchored by Dorcas and Deerland, with Killingsworth Crossroads marking a key junction in the southern portion of the map. This area shows a mix of rural residential development and agricultural land, interspersed with small private airstrips such as Five Oaks Estate Airport and Triple B Airpark. Local history is preserved in several burial grounds, including the Old Dorcas Cem, Hart Cem, and Mount Olive Cem. The network of watercourses, including Pond Creek and Juniper Creek, dictates the placement of winding country roads like Poverty Creek Rd and Possum Ridge Rd, illustrating how the physical geography of the Panhandle continues to influence modern transport and settlement.