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2018 Map of Fort Gadsden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Fort Gadsden occupies a central role in this portion of the Apalachicola National Forest, where the swampy lowlands of Franklin County are defined by a complex network of creeks and branches. The settlement pattern here is sparse, dictated by the wet terrain and the dominance of the protected forest lands. Water features like Wright Lake, Van Horn Bay, and Evans Lake punctuate the landscape, while numerous drainage ways such as Fort Gadsden Creek, Whiskey George Cr, and Brickyard Cr snake through the timberland.

Transport and access are limited to a grid of forest service roads including Buck Siding Rd, Gully Branch Rd, and Wright Lake Rd. The mapping reflects the preservation of this coastal wilderness, showing the distinct transition between the established forest boundaries and the winding hydrology of Deep Cr and Poplar Br. This document is a primary resource for understanding the modern layout of these protected Florida wetlands and the significant local landmark of the fort.