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1943 Map of Fort Barrancas

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Fort Barrancas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Fort Barrancas stands as a primary landmark in this coastal survey conducted just before the mid-century, overlooking the waters where Pensacola Bay meets Big Lagoon. The map details the intricate shoreline of Perdido Bay and the winding course of the Perdido River, which serves as the boundary between Baldwin and Escambia counties. The landscape is a complex network of coastal wetlands, including Juniper Swamp and Garcon Swamp, interspersed with emerging residential areas like Warrington, West Pensacola, and Myrtle Grove.

Transportation and community life are well-documented, from the tracks of the St L S F railroad to the Gulf Highway. Local history is preserved through the locations of rural gathering places such as Klondike Ch, Union Hill Ch, and the Oakfield Sch. The presence of the Intra-coastal Waterway cutting through the lagoons highlights the region's importance for maritime navigation during the early 1940s.