1978 Map of Pensacola

About this map

Pensacola and the surrounding Gulf Coast bays define this 1970s landscape, illustrating the heavy military and maritime footprint across the Alabama Florida border. The map provides a detailed view of the extensive US Naval Reservation and facilities like Pensacola Naval Air Station and US Naval Air Station Saufley Field. Settlement patterns in Baldwin Co and Escambia Co range from the established city streets of West Pensacola and Warrington to smaller coastal communities like Magnolia Springs and Bon Secour. The intricate coastline of Pensacola Bay, Perdido Bay, and Mobile Bay is interconnected by the Intracoastal Waterway, supporting a regional economy tied to the water. Long barrier features including Santa Rosa Island, home to Fort Pickens State Park, and Perdido Key buffer the mainland from the Gulf of Mexico.