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1945 Map of Hosford

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Hosford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Hosford serves as the primary settlement and transportation hub in this mid-1940s landscape, positioned where the Apalachicola Northern railroad cuts through the Panhandle pine woods. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the winding Telogia Creek and Ocklawaha Creek, which dictate the local topography and historical movement through the region. Land divisions are clearly marked by the prominent east-west Base Line, a fundamental surveying marker for Florida land lines.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Lowry Cem north of town, and the variety of named branches—such as Shanty Ford Branch and West Moore Branch—points to a landscape defined by its small watercourses and timberlands. The convergence of White Panther Creek and Panther Creek in the western reaches suggests a territory that remained largely dedicated to natural resources and rail transport as the post-war era began.