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1973 Map of Floridale

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Floridale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Blackwater River State Forest and the northern reaches of Eglin Air Force Base dominate this Panhandle landscape, where the Blackwater River and Yellow River carve distinct drainage basins through the terrain. The settlements of Floridale and Holt are tied to the corridor of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, which runs east-to-west alongside the primary highway.

A network of river landings, such as Garnier Landing and Sweetgum Landing, indicates a legacy of river-based transit and timber access. Local history is anchored by sites like New Canoe Cem and the State Fish Hatchery, while the presence of Aux Field No 6 reflects the area's mid-century military importance. The topography is marked by numerous family-named watercourses, including Adams Mill Creek and Julian Mill Creek, which feed into the primary river systems.