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2012 Map of Liberty

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Liberty sits at the heart of this Walton County landscape, serving as a central point in a region defined by its complex network of blackwater streams and small rural settlements. The topography is shaped by the southward flow of Turkey Cr and Caney Cr, which join others like Big Swamp Cr and Bee Br to feed into the Shoal River system. This area, including the communities of Ealum, Cluster Springs, and Sand Hill, illustrates the traditional settlement patterns of the Florida Panhandle, where homes and small farms follow the higher ground between wetlands and creek bottoms.

To the southeast, the terrain transitions into a more water-dense environment featuring Juniper Lake, Kings Lake, and Lake Chipley. The presence of features like Bear Pen Island and the meandering Narrows Cr highlights the intricate drainage of this lowland area. This survey also records the established neighborhoods and road networks such as Underwood and the vicinity of Piney Grove, providing a clear view of local land use and development just north of DeFuniak Springs.