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1944 Map of Pensacola

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Pensacola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The deep-water maritime economy of Pensacola is on full display in this mid-century War Department survey, emphasizing the critical infrastructure of the Florida Panhandle during the 1940s. The waterfront is a dense concentration of industrial activity, featuring the L & N Railroad Piers, Baylen Wharf, and the Muscogee Wharf, all linked to the hinterland by the Louisville & Nashville and Frisco rail lines. This network facilitated the movement of goods from the interior to the ships in Pensacola Bay, while the Pensacola Bay Bridge provided a vital highway connection to Santa Rosa County.

Residential and industrial expansion pushed north into communities like Brent and Goulding, while the eastern shore is defined by the high bluffs of Magnolia Bluff and Red Bluff. Notable local landmarks include the Pensacola Airport and the historic St Michaels Cem. Navigational aids, such as the Bayou Chico Front Range Light, indicate the precision required for navigating the complex inlets of Bayou Texar and Bayou Chico.