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1978 Map of Pace

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Pace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Escambia Bay and the complex wetlands of the Escambia River dominate this 1970s landscape, illustrating the transition between the growing community of Pace and the academic grounds of the University of West Florida. The map reveals a dense network of waterways including the Bannahassee River, Simpson River, and Little River, which carve through Brosnaham Island and Noriegas Island. Industrial activity is evident near the water, marked by numerous Industrial Waste Ponds and a claypit near the CSX railroad line.

Local development is anchored by the residential areas of Ferry Pass and Floridatown, where landmarks like the Whitmire Cem, Pace High Sch, and several community churches—including New Macedonia Ch and Olive Ch—serve as vital genealogical touchpoints. The presence of the U S Naval Reservation in the northeast corner and the powerplant near the river reflects the regional infrastructure and military influence common to the Florida Panhandle during this era.