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1956 Map of Long Point

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Long Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Tyndall Air Force Base dominates the shoreline of St Andrew Sound and the Gulf of Mexico in this mid-century coastal survey. The map details a complex landscape of military operations and maritime geography, showcasing numerous Gunnery Ranges along the barrier coastline and the localized infrastructure supporting the base, including the Tyndall Sch and the small settlement at San Blas. The Du Pont Bridge provides a vital link across the water, connecting the base to the mainland northwest of Long Point.

The hydrography of East Bay is extensively mapped, revealing a network of intricate inlets such as Laird Bayou, Shoal Point Bayou, and Callaway Bayou. Navigation is marked by the Intracostal Waterway and various Towers, while the shifting sands of Crooked Island define the southern edge of the sound. This artifact captures the post-war expansion of Florida's Panhandle defense installations and the preservation of coastal place-names before later development.