1970 Map of Holley

About this map

The settlement of Holley and the surrounding coastal lowlands define this survey, conducted as the Florida Panhandle balanced military expansion with the growth of waterfront communities. The map tracks the complex shoreline where East Bay meets Santa Rosa Sound, a landscape heavily influenced by the presence of Eglin Air Force Base and Holley Field (Air Force OLF). These installations occupy significant acreage, bordering a intricate network of waterways like Tom King Bayou and Alabama Bayou. To the south, Woodlawn Beach serves as a residential anchor along the Sound, while a small Cem near Harper provides a point of interest for genealogists. The topography is largely defined by water, from the Intracoastal Waterway to the shifting Sand Dunes of Santa Rosa Island, illustrating the region's reliance on marine transit and strategic coastal positioning during the mid-to-late 20th century.