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2021 Map of Jackson River

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Jackson River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area dominates this coastal riverine landscape, where the Apalachicola River splits into a complex web of sloughs and side channels. The small settlement of Bay City sits at the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway, serving as a gateway to the dense marshlands and islands of the delta. Local topography is defined by low-lying wetlands such as The Pinhook and prominent rises like Old Womans Bluff.

Navigational history is etched into the terrain through features like the Apalachicola River Blueway Trail and the Four Tree Cut Off, reflecting a landscape defined by water transit. To the west, the expanse of Lake Wimico connects to the Jackson River, creating a vital corridor for those tracking the historical development of the Gulf and Franklin county line. The map reveals an intricate network of local roads with evocative names like Coffee Bean Rd and Calf Barn Rd, hinting at the rural agricultural and timber roots of the inland tracts.