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1994 Map of McDavid

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of McDavid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Escambia River defines the landscape of northern Escambia County, Florida, as it snakes through a wide floodplain of oxbows and islands including Parker Island. Along the western bluffs, the settlements of McDavid, Bogia, and Barth trace the corridor of the rail line and highway, marking the center of a timber-rich region. The presence of the Champion International tract and the State Wildlife Management Area underscores the land's transition into conservation and commercial forestry.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous small cemeteries and landmarks. Features like Coon Hill Cem and Juniper Cem sit quietly in the higher ground away from the river’s edge, while Chumuckla Springs and Horseshoe Lake suggest traditional recreation and gathering points. Tracing the numerous drainages like Pine Barren Creek and Moore Creek reveals how the topography shaped early settlement patterns and transit in this corner of the panhandle.