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1945 Map of Estiffanulga

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Estiffanulga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Apalachicola River winds through a dense landscape of oxbow lakes, sloughs, and creek branches, defining the border between Calhoun and Liberty counties. In the mid-1940s, this riverine corridor was a place of strategic water access, marked by numerous named landings such as Shingle Landing, Muscogee Landing, and Gunn Landing. These points provided critical connections for local transport and industry between the winding river and the surrounding wetlands of the Johnson-Vining Swamp.

Small settlements and community sites like Estiffanulga, New Hope, and Sharptown are scattered near the river's edge and within the eastern reaches of the Apalachicola National Forest. Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Woods Cem and specialized sites like Ammonia Camp. The terrain is characterized by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous named water bodies like Landy Lake, Ammonia Lake, and Middle Slough, which illustrate the seasonal shifts and rich aquatic environment of this Florida Panhandle region.