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2012 Map of Jay

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Jay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Escambia River and Conecuh River dominate this landscape on the Florida-Alabama border, creating a complex network of wetlands and oxbow lakes. Numerous former river channels remain as distinct water bodies, including Jernigan Dead River, Government Dead Lake, and Ashton Dead River. This hydrology has long influenced the settlement patterns of the region, where small communities like Happy Valley and Oyster Lodge sit near the river's edge, while the town of Jay serves as a more developed hub on higher ground to the east.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several rural burying grounds, such as Cora Cem and Pine Level Cem, alongside notable landmarks like the Allen Lookout Tower. The area's transport and aviation are well-represented with multiple local airstrips, including Douglas Odoms Flying Service Airport and the Jay Airport. Prominent terrain features like Sand Mound and Rocky Mound provide distinctive reference points in the river valley.