1938 Map of Mary Esther

About this map

Choctawhatchee National Forest dominates the northern landscape of this coastal survey, where the early infrastructure of the Florida Panhandle's military and maritime heritage is clearly visible. The map records a pivotal era before the intensive modern development of the Emerald Coast, featuring the Valparaiso Landing Field and the Moreno Point Military Reservation. Along the intricate shoreline of Choctawhatchee Bay, the settlement of Fort Walton sits at the junction of the Santa Rosa Sound and the bay, while Destin guards the East Pass to the south.