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1970 Map of Niceville

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Niceville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The coastal landscapes of Niceville and Valparaiso are defined by the winding waters of Boggy Bayou, Rocky Bayou, and Toms Bayou. At the dawn of the 1970s, this area reflects a significant military and educational footprint, dominated by the sprawling Eglin Air Force Base and its Aux Field No 2. The presence of Okaloosa-Walton Jr College and schools like Ruckel Jr High Sch highlights the mid-century growth of these communities along the Coastal Hwy.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-named landmarks and historical sites, including Rocky Cem and Early Cem, alongside the Pinecrest Community Ch. The surrounding landscape is etched with numerous clay pits and a dense network of watercourses such as Swift Creek and Turkey Creek. The map also captures the recreational development of the era, notably Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park and local greenspaces like Lincoln Park.