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1945 Map of Orange

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Orange
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Apalachicola River carves a winding path through this 1940s landscape, defining the boundary between Liberty and Calhoun counties. The river-driven geography is characterized by intricate water systems such as Porter Reach and Larkin Slough, alongside small riverside outposts like Gunn Landing and Porter Ldg. Much of the eastern terrain is protected within the Apalachicola National Forest, where the topography shifts into dense swamp and ponds, including the aptly named Devils Swamp and Franklin Junior Swamp.

Local life at the end of World War II centered on small settlements and religious landmarks like Humility Ch and the community of Orange. Family names and local landmarks are scattered throughout the forest and along the riverbanks, from Beazly Hammock to Larkin Fish Camp. The map also captures several inland features like Red Hill and Equaloxic, providing a clear view of the rural Florida Panhandle before modern development altered the waterway access points.