1954 Map of East Pass

About this map

Suwannee River tidal marshes and labyrinthine creek systems dominate this 1954 survey of the Florida Gulf Coast where Dixie and Levy Counties meet. This mid-century coastal record shows a landscape defined by water and wetlands, with Fletcher Landing serving as one of the few named points of human activity along the river's winding course. The map documents the intricate drainage of the lower Suwannee delta, characterized by a dense network of waterways including Dead Boy Cr, Wisker Creek, and Sandfly Creek. As the river reaches the Gulf of Mexico, it breaks into complex distributaries like East Pass and Dan May Creek, framing marshy landforms such as Turkey Island and Mitchell Island. The survey also details offshore features like Lone Cabbage Reef, providing a clear look at the estuary before significant modern development altered the region's character.