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1945 Map of Lighthouse Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Ochlockonee Fishery, Sunday Reel Fishery, and Mud Cove Fishery anchor this coastal landscape, reflecting the maritime economy of the Florida Panhandle during the mid-1940s. The geography is defined by the meeting of Ochlockonee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, with St James Island and Mashes Island separated by the winding course of Chaires Creek.

Coastal landmarks such as Lighthouse Point, Southwest Cape, and Bald Point delineate the edges of Alligator Harbor, while the interior of the islands is dotted with small water bodies like Tucker Lake and Double Pond. The boundary between Wakulla Co and Franklin Co runs through the marshy terrain and open water, providing a precise record of local jurisdictions before modern coastal development reshaped these shorelines.