1970 Map of Fort Walton Beach

About this map

Eglin Air Force Base dominates the landscape north of Choctawhatchee Bay, its massive footprint shaping the growth of the surrounding Emerald Coast communities. The intricate shoreline is defined by numerous inlets including Garnier Bayou, Poquito Bayou, and Cinco Bayou, where residential neighborhoods like Longwood and Shalimar border the water. To the south, the barrier of Santa Rosa Island protects the mainland, featuring the early reaches of the Gulf Islands National Seashore and a local Amusement Park near the bridge.