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1937 Map of Harold

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Harold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Harold and Holt sit along the high ground of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in this 1930s survey of the Florida Panhandle. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Blackwater River and Yellow River, which create a complex network of wetlands and bayous including Cat Island Lake, Googleye Lake, and Crane Lake. This river-based economy is evident in the numerous landings and crossings that served local commerce, such as Faulks Ferry Landing, Race Track Landing, and Deaton Bridge.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of community centers like Pleasant Home Ch, Welcome Ch, and Hickory Hammock Ch, alongside the Flowers Field Cemetery. The map also captures several family-named landmarks and old homesteads, such as the Old Whitmier Place and Kellys Mill, providing a clear look at rural settlement patterns before modern development altered the river corridors.