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2018 Map of Molino

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Molino
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Molino and the surrounding woodlands of northern Escambia County are defined by the winding course of the Escambia River, which creates a complex network of wetlands and islands along the eastern border. This landscape includes large riverine features like Parker Island and Brosnaham Island, as well as numerous oxbows such as Halfmoon Lake and Quintette Lake. The settlement pattern follows the higher ground west of the river bottomlands, with communities such as Cottage Hill and Quintette linked by a grid of county roads.

Local history is preserved in landmarks like Barrineau Cem and Vaughn Cem, located near the intersection of rural transit corridors. The area's hydrology is particularly intricate, with named tributaries like Pine Barren Creek, Jacks Br, and Tenmile Creek draining into the river basin. The map illustrates the transition from the concentrated crossroads at Molino Crossroads to the expansive, water-dominated lowlands of The Basin and Harris Bay.