1978 Map of Milton South

About this map

The Blackwater River and Escambia Bay define the geography of this mid-1970s survey, where the historic milling and shipping hub of Bagdad sits near the river's mouth. The town of Milton anchors the northern section, featuring the Pensacola Jr College (Milton Center) and Jackson Sch, while the grid-like residential expansion of Avalon Beach stretches toward the waters of Blackwater Bay. Industrial activity is evident in the numerous sandpits dotting the landscape, particularly around Galt City and Pea Ridge. Historical researchers can trace local lineage through several dedicated burial grounds, including Strickland Cem and Magnolia Cem. The corridor of the Louisville and Nashville railroad tracks through the region, connecting smaller settlements like Mulat and providing a glimpse into the late 20th-century transportation network of the Florida Panhandle.