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2015 Map of Jackson River

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Jackson River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bay City serves as the primary hub for this aquatic landscape, situated at the confluence of the Apalachicola River and the Intracoastal Waterway. The terrain is a complex labyrinth of freshwater and brackish channels, featuring prominent landmasses like Forbes Island and Saint Marks Island. The drainage patterns here reveal a sophisticated network of cut-offs and sloughs, including the East River Cut Off and Saul Creek Cut Off, which illustrate the historical and ongoing management of these waterways for navigation and timber.

Evidence of the area's industrial past is seen in the naming of timber-access routes such as Kenny Tram Rd and Tram Rd in the north, while curious local landmarks like Old Womans Bluff and The Pinhook suggest long-standing local nomenclature. From the winding course of the Jackson River to the isolated waters of Acorn Lake and Fanny Lake, the map traces the intricate relationship between the river delta and the Gulf Coast environment.