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1970 Map of Niceville SE

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Eglin Air Force Base dominates this landscape in Walton County, revealing the intersection of military infrastructure and the Florida panhandle's dense hydrological network. Photogrammetric methods from 1969 show a territory carved by a multitude of head branches and creeks, such as Rocky Creek and Mullet Creek, which flow toward the southern coastal basins. The map documents specialized utility in the land, from a central Landing Strip and numerous firebreaks to the industrial activity at several sandpits. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies specific landmarks like Black Oak Cem and another Cemetery near the southern boundary, along with several towers and a Lookout Tower used for monitoring this wooded terrain. The nomenclature of the waterways, including Schoolhouse Branch and Yellow Root Br, suggests a deep-rooted connection to the local environment and its history of settlement and resource use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain