2021 Map of Orange

About this map

The Apalachicola River winds through a dense landscape of wetlands and forests at the intersection of Liberty, Calhoun, and Gulf Counties. This interior Florida wilderness is defined by its complex hydrology, where the main river channel is flanked by a network of backwaters including Brown Lake, Queen City Lake, and Everett Slough. Small settlements like Orange and Lewis are located along the higher ground of the eastern ridges, away from the seasonal floodplains of the Apalachicola National Forest. Local history is anchored by sites such as Orange Cem and Humility Cem, while the riverine economy is reflected in features like Porter Reach and Ricko Bluff. The map illustrates the dominance of the river system over human geography, with roads like Co RD 379 navigating the margins between the river swamps and the pine-upland environments.