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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 this coastal landscape on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, showcasing a significant military installation during the mid-1950s. The base infrastructure is mapped in detail, featuring extensive runways, training areas, and a series of Gunnery Ranges stretching along the barrier peninsula. Nearby, the community of San Blas and the Tyndall Sch indicate the residential and educational support for the military population stationed along these shores.

The complex geography of the Florida coast is evident in the numerous fingers of water like Shoal Point Bayou and Pearl Bayou that reach into the mainland from East Bay. The Du Pont Bridge serves as a vital transport link across these inlets, while the sheltered waters of St Andrew Sound are protected by the long, narrow reach of Crooked Island. This survey captures a moment when defense operations and maritime access defined the development of Bay County.