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1970 Map of Grayton Beach

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Grayton Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Coastal dune lakes and emerging resort communities define this stretch of the Gulf of Mexico in the early 1970s. The landscape is notable for its rare hydrology, featuring Oyster Lake, Draper Lake, and Western Lake situated behind shifting Sand Dunes. While development is visible in settlements like Santa Rosa Beach and Seagrove Beach, much of the interior remains traversed only by a network of Jeep Trails. Local heritage is anchored at the Santa Rosa Cem, providing a genealogical focal point near the coast.

The establishment of Grayton Beach State Park preserves a significant portion of the shoreline, including Alligator Lake and designated Campgrounds. Further west, the elevation rises slightly at Blue Mtn, overlooking the Gulf. This survey captures a transitional moment for Walton County, showing the balance between early coastal tourism and the preserved natural environment of the Florida Panhandle.