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2012 Map of Gaskin

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Gaskin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Gaskin anchors this northern Walton County landscape, a rural community defined by a complex network of wetlands and small water bodies. The geography is notably punctuated by numerous named ponds, such as Punch Bowl Pond and E H Myers Pond, which alongside Eightmile Cr and Natural Bridge Cr, create a pattern of drainage through the pine woods and farmland. Aviation markers like Melanie's Airport and Bunge Farm Airport suggest a modern agricultural or private transport utility in this quiet corner of the Florida panhandle.

Local infrastructure is represented by family-named landmarks and routes, including Danley Hill and Eight Mile Cemetery RD. The presence of the Jackson Still Tower provides a vertical reference point in the predominantly low-lying terrain. This survey reflects the enduring rural character of the region, where the names of long-standing residents are preserved on roads like Thad Bell RD and Collinsworth RD, bridging the gap between historical land use and contemporary mapping.