2015 Map of Fort Walton Beach

About this map

Fort Walton Beach and the Choctawhatchee Bay waterfront are captured in this mid-2010s survey, showing a highly developed coastal landscape where military and recreational lands meet. The map reveals the sprawling footprint of Eglin Air Force Base, which dominates the northern and eastern reaches of the quadrangle. Dense residential networks in Shalimar, Ocean City, and Lake Lorraine are separated by the many fingers of the bay, including Garnier Bayou and Cinco Bayou. To the south, the narrow strip of Santa Rosa Island is protected as part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, providing a stark contrast to the nearby urban centers. The Brooks Bridge serves as a vital artery connecting the mainland to the barrier island, while East Pass provides the primary outlet from the bay into the Gulf of Mexico near Destin.