2021 Map of Forbes Island

About this map

The Apalachicola River winds through a dense landscape of swamplands and riverine islands in this modern survey of the Apalachicola National Forest. This section of the Panhandle is defined by its complex hydrology, where the main river channel is joined by a network of smaller streams such as Brushy Creek, Harrison Creek, and Smokehouse Creek. Landforms like Forbes Island and Bloody Bluff Island are shaped by these shifting currents, while the settlement of Brickyard serves as a key human landmark along the river's eastern bank. Local history and genealogy interest is anchored by the Brown and Smith Cem and named trails like the Apalachicola River Blueway Trl and Wiregrass Trl. The map illustrates how primitive roads like Old Bay City Rd and Doc Whitefield Rd provide access to the interior wetlands, connecting remote locations such as Downes Island and Robinson Bay.