1970 Map of Niceville

About this map

Niceville and Valparaiso dominate the landscape at the confluence of several major bayous just north of Choctawhatchee Bay. This period of the 1970s shows a community deeply integrated with the Eglin Air Force Base military reservation, which occupies the vast majority of the northern and eastern terrain. The presence of Aux Field No 2 and the U.S. Government railroad spur highlight the strategic importance of the area. Local growth is evident in the established Okaloosa-Walton Jr College campus and the Pinecrest Community north of town. Cultural and historical landmarks like the Early Cem, Pinecrest Community Ch, and Radio Station (WFSW) offer a view into the mid-century civic life of this coastal panhandle region. The map also detail the intricate drainage systems feeding into Rocky Bayou and Boggy Bayou, including Swift Creek and Mill Creek.