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1973 Map of Glendale

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Glendale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Glendale serves as a primary settlement point in this section of the Florida Panhandle, situated amidst a landscape defined by an intricate network of bays and creek branches. The area is characterized by significant water features like Lake Cassidy and Juniper Lake, which support local infrastructure such as the State Fish Hatchery and several picnic areas. Small communities and family centers are anchored by numerous country churches, including Gum Creek Ch, Friendship Ch, and Center Ridge Ch, reflecting the rural social fabric of Walton and Holmes counties during the 1970s and 1980s.

The land is heavily intersected by seasonal drainage and named water bodies such as Gum Creek Bay, Padgett Bay, and Drake Bay. Transportation is dominated by the corridors of U.S. 331 and U.S. 90, which connect these dispersed settlements. The presence of features like the Radio Tower and various sandpits suggests a mix of local utility and small-scale industry alongside the established agricultural and residential patterns of Pleasant Grove and Andrews.