1972 Map of Lake Talquin

About this map

Lake Talquin dominates the landscape at the meeting point of Gadsden and Leon counties, its sprawling waters fed by the Little River and Rocky Comfort Creek. The early 1970s character of the area is defined by a series of small landings providing access to the reservoir, including Williams Landing, Vause Landing, and Wainright Landing. The northern reaches of the Apalachicola National Forest border the southern shores, where the terrain is marked by seasonal drainages like Soapstone Br and Freeman Creek. Local community life centers around the settlement of Holland, which is anchored by the Fort Braden Ch, its associated Fort Braden Cem, and the nearby Fort Braden Sch. Further north, Wetumpka sits near the headwaters of Bear Creek, while the northwestern corner of the quadrangle is preserved within Bear Creek State Park.