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1945 Map of Lake Wimico

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Lake Wimico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The expanse of Lake Wimico dominates this coastal Florida landscape as it appeared in the mid-1940s, situated along the county line between Gulf and Franklin counties. The region's economy and infrastructure are clearly defined by the transition from traditional water routes to industrial timber and rail networks. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the upper portion of the map, including the Clay Cut, while the Apalachicola Northern railroad skirts the western and southern edges.

Evidence of the timber industry is prominent, particularly the Logging RR that penetrates the wet lowlands. A complex network of tidal waterways, including Searcy Creek, Indian Bayou, and Columbus Bayou, indicates a landscape defined by seasonal flooding and maritime access. These labels provide essential data for tracing old property boundaries and historical transportation corridors in a region where few permanent structures were recorded beyond the rail lines.