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1954 Map of Horseshoe Beach

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The coastal village of Horseshoe Beach sits at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, serving as a focal point for this 1954 topographic survey. This remote section of the Florida coastline is defined by a complex network of tidal creeks and marshy islands, including Butler Island and Cotton Island near Horseshoe Cove. An Old Railroad Grade runs through the eastern portion of the sheet, cutting a straight path through the marshlands toward the coast, a remnant of earlier industrial activity in the region.

Large portions of the inland and marsh areas are encompassed by the Jena Wildlife Management Area, highlighting the region's preservation and limited development. To the northwest, the Pepperfish Keys and Big Grassy Island mark the transition into open water. The map documents the intricate drainage patterns of features like Whackum Creek and Boggy Creek, reflecting the natural hydrology of the Dixie County shoreline before significant modern changes.