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2015 Map of Point Washington

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Point Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Point Washington anchors the northern reaches of this coastal quadrangle, situated where Tucker Bayou meets the larger Choctawhatchee Bay. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the inland pine woods and the intricate network of coastal dune lakes that line the Gulf of Mexico. These unique water bodies, including Eastern Lake, Deer Lake, and Camp Cr Lake, separate the modern beach communities from the more established northern settlements.

Along the southern shore, the planned architecture of Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach transitions into Inlet Beach at the Walton County line. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through the center of the sheet, providing a vital navigational link through the low-lying terrain. The map also records numerous local access points such as Old Ferry Rd and Peach Creek, reflecting the area's transition from a working timber and maritime landscape into a world-class coastal destination.