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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 Blackwater River State Park define much of this Panhandle landscape, where the Blackwater River and Yellow River wind through the borderlands of Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties. The Louisville and Nashville railroad serves as the primary corridor for commerce and settlement, connecting the village of Floridale to the larger rail network. Numerous landings along the riverbanks, such as Riley Landing, Sweetgum Landing, and Garnier Landing, reflect a long-standing reliance on the local waterways for transport and timber.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the territory transitions into the military landscape of Eglin Air Force Base, featuring Aux Field No 6. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks including Kellys Mill on Adams Mill Creek, and genealogical sites like Canoe Cem and New Canoe Cem. The presence of the State Fish Hatchery and several named lakes like Guest Lake and Sigler Lake emphasizes the area's aquatic environment and its role in regional conservation and recreation.