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2018 Map of Fort Walton Beach

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Fort Walton Beach and the surrounding emerald waters define this coastal landscape, where the Choctawhatchee Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico. The area is characterized by a complex network of bayous and points, including Cinco Bayou, Garnier Bayou, and Poquito Bayou, which create a jagged shoreline of residential communities like Shalimar, Ocean City, and Lake Lorraine. Much of the northern terrain is occupied by the extensive grounds of Eglin AFB, including the Eglin Air Force Base/Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, illustrating the significant military footprint on the Okaloosa County coast.

To the south, Santa Rosa Island stretches across the horizon, protected in part by the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The Brooks Bridge serves as a vital link over The Narrows toward the Santa Rosa Sound, while Destin sits at the eastern tip near East Pass and Moreno Point. This survey captures the modern density of these vacation and military hubs, from the suburban streets of Longwood and Garnier to the busy thoroughfares of Miracle Strip Pkwy and Eglin Pkwy.