1945 Map of Indian Pass

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St Vincent Island and the neighboring Indian Peninsula dominate this coastal survey, revealing the intricate barrier systems of the Florida panhandle during the mid-1940s. The landscape is defined by vast sand dunes and tidal waters like St Vincent Sound and Indian Lagoon, connected by the narrow Indian Pass. Along the mainland, the Apalachicola Northern railroad skirts the marshy interior, serving a series of mileage-named settlements such as Nine Mile, Eleven Mile, and Thirteen Mile. These small outposts, along with the village of Odena and the Odena Fire Tower, reflect a sparse but established regional network tied to the timber and coastal economy. On the southeastern tip of the island, the presence of Coast Guard Sta No 166 near Oyster Pond underscores the strategic maritime importance of the pass during the war era.