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2018 Map of Forbes Island

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Forbes Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Apalachicola River defines the winding eastern boundary of this region, creating a labyrinth of waterways such as the Brothers River and Brickyard Cut Off. This riverine environment is home to several landmasses separated by creeks and sloughs, including Forbes Island, Bloody Bluff Island, and Downes Island. Much of the eastern portion lies within the protected borders of the Apalachicola National Forest, where the landscape transitions from dense wetlands to managed woodland.

Local settlement and history are anchored by Brickyard and Glenn Hammock in the northeast. Researchers and genealogists will find the Brown and Smith Cem near Brickyard Landing Rd, providing a specific point of interest for family history. The western half of the map shows a network of named rural roads, such as Clyde Teat Rd and Doc Whitfield Rd, which navigate the various bays and branches like Robinson Bay and Brushy Creek.