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1973 Map of Floridale

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Floridale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Blackwater River and Yellow River systems define this 1970s landscape of Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties, where vast public lands meet local river-bottom history. The northern portion is dominated by the Blackwater River State Forest, containing specific landmarks like the State Fish Hatchery and Riley Bluff. Further south, the map documents the northern reaches of Eglin Air Force Base, including Aux Field No 6.

Evidence of the region's transport and timber history is found in the Louisville and Nashville railroad corridor, which links the settlements of Floridale and Holt. Genealogists and local historians can locate remote burial grounds such as New Canoe Cem and Canoe Cem, alongside several historic river access points like Sweetgum Landing, Garnier Landing, and Mason Landing. The inclusion of Kellys Mill and Adams Mill Creek points to the area's earlier water-powered industrial activity.