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1950 Map of Hobbs Cross Roads

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Hobbs Cross Roads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Alabama-Florida state line divides this 1950 survey, where rural life in Holmes County is defined by the winding paths of the Pea River and the Choctawhatchee River. The landscape is a network of small agricultural settlements and family landmarks, centered on junctions like Hobbs Cross Roads and Sweet Gum Head. Transport and commerce at mid-century are anchored by points of river access and local gathering spots, including Stephens Ferry Bridge, Old Warehouse Landing, and the Barker Store.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several country churches and burial grounds, such as Beulah Anna Ch, Poplar Head Ch, and the McDuffie Cem. The southern portion of the map is particularly water-rich, featuring distinct bayous and ponds like Eldridge Bay and Dead River Lake, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Florida Panhandle before modern development altered the local hydrology.