1973 Map of Harold

About this map

The Blackwater River and Big Coldwater Creek dominate this 1973 survey of Santa Rosa County, where the sprawling Blackwater River State Forest preserves a landscape of complex waterways and wetlands. The river system includes notable basins like Manning Basin and Clear Basin, alongside distinctive landmarks such as High Bluff and Double Bluff Lake. Civil and military infrastructure is well-defined, ranging from the Whiting Field U S Naval Air Sta in the west to the Louisville and Nashville rail line passing through Harold. The map reveals the era's transport network through features like the Old Railroad Grade and the Coldwater Lookout Tower, while local spiritual and community centers are anchored by Pleasant Home Ch and Faith Chapel. A legacy of industrial use is visible in the various sandpits and gravel pits scattered near the rail corridors.