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1945 Map of Jackson River

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

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Apalachicola River delta and its intricate network of distributaries dominate this mid-century survey, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Gulf and Franklin County border. A distinct wetland landscape is revealed through a maze of winding waterways, including the Jackson River, Double Bayou, and Huckleberry Bayou. This area, largely defined by its tidal influence and shifting channels, shows sparse human footprints, centered primarily at Bay City and the Box R Ranch.

Navigational features like The Haulover and The Pinhook suggest a landscape where water travel was essential for traversing the swampy interior. Large islands and lakes, such as St Marks Island and Lake Wimico, provide significant landmarks within the dense network of creeks like Tucker Creek and Acorn Lake Creek. The detail captured here records the natural state of the river system before modern development altered these coastal Florida wetlands.