1945 Map of Estiffanulga

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The Apalachicola River carves a winding path through this mid-1940s landscape, defining the boundary between Calhoun and Liberty Counties. This riverine corridor is characterized by a complex network of backwaters and oxbow lakes, such as Muscogee Lake and Ammonia Lake, which dominate the low-lying terrain. The eastern bank is largely protected within the Apalachicola National Forest, where the vast Johnson-Flanigan Swamp stretches toward the horizon. Small, dispersed settlements like Sharpstown and New Hope sit on the periphery of these wetlands, while isolated outposts like Ammonia Camp suggest a local economy tied to the river and timber. Numerous landings, including Muscogee Landing and Power Landing, underscore the river's historic role as a primary transportation artery through the Florida Panhandle. Away from the water, the presence of the Woods Cem provides a tangible link to the families who established themselves in this river-bottom country.