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1990 Map of Orange

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Orange
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Apalachicola River oxbows and sloughs dominate this riverine landscape at the intersection of Liberty, Calhoun, and Gulf Counties. The mapping captures the intricate hydrology of the region, from the wide Porter Reach to the labyrinthine network of Larkin Slough and Finns Slough. Human presence is concentrated at small landings and camps like Larkin Fish Camp, Porter Ldg, and Big Gully Ldg, indicating a river-based economy and lifestyle.

Genealogists will find interest in the documented sites of the Eureka Ch, Orange Cem, and Humility Cem near the settlement of Orange. Much of the eastern and western portions are designated as the Apalachicola National Forest and the G U Parker State Wildlife Management Area, preserving the character of the Franklin-Juniper Swamp and numerous named backwaters like Queen City Lake and Greenback Lake.