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1982 Map of Jackson River

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Jackson River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Apalachicola River and Jackson River dominate this complex deltaic landscape in Florida's Panhandle, where the boundary between Gulf and Franklin Counties follows the winding waterways. This orthophotomap provides an intricate view of the hydrologic network during the early 1980s, revealing how the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the lowlands south of Lake Wimico. The map records specific local landmarks that define the era's land use, from the recreational Kenner Landing Boat Ramp to the agricultural footprint of Box R Ranch.

Evidence of historical infrastructure is visible in the Old Railroad Grade traversing the northwestern sector, while the Bloody Bluff Cemetery offers a poignant touchstone for genealogists. The geography is a labyrinth of sloughs and cuts, including Humphreys Slough and the East River Cut Off, which illustrate the constant movement of water around named landmasses like Forbes Island and Sneads Hammock.