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2015 Map of Jay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Big Escambia Creek and the Escambia River define the winding borderland between Florida and Alabama, carving a complex system of oxbows and secondary channels. This riverine landscape is marked by features such as Government Dead Lake, Ashton Dead River, and Turtle Cove Lake, illustrating a terrain shaped by shifting watercourses. The town of Jay serves as a primary hub on the Florida side, while smaller settlements like Brownsdale, Cobbtown, and Happy Valley are scattered across the surrounding agricultural and timber lands.

Local landmarks provide depth for historical research, including the Freedom Bridge and specialized sites like Oyster Lodge. Genealogists may find value in the locations of Cora Cem, Concord Cem, and Pine Level Cem, which anchor the rural communities. The map also highlights the aviation infrastructure of the era through Jay Airport and Buchanan Airport, alongside numerous family-named roads and drainage features like McCostill Mill Cr and Bray Mill Cr.