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2018 Map of Gap Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The town of Wausau and its surrounding wetlands define this portion of Washington County. At the heart of the landscape lies Gap Lake, an expansive water body flanked by a complex network of smaller ponds and swamps, including Mobile Swamp and Gap Lake Swamp. This area is characterized by its high density of localized water features and small-scale land elevations like Sexton Hill and Sand Mtn, reflecting the characteristic karst-influenced topography of the Florida Panhandle.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial sites such as Lay Cem, Barfield Cem, Wood Cem, and Deadening Cem. The presence of Griffin Mill Pond and Rice Machine Pond suggests the historical importance of water-driven processing for local agriculture or timber. These features, along with names like Lighter Log Pond, provide a record of how the community utilized the natural drainages of Pine Log Cr and White Oak Creek for industry and settlement.