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1974 Map of Point Washington

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Point Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Choctawhatchee Bay and the Emerald Coast shoreline dominate this 1974 survey, capturing Walton County during a period of transition and coastal development. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts across the landscape, connecting West Bayou to the larger bay system, while the northern reaches include a portion of Eglin Air Force Base and the Pt Washington Base A installation. Inland, the map documents established local anchors such as Black Creek Church and the Santa Rosa Cemetery.

Coastal settlements like Grayton Beach and Santa Rosa Beach are shown alongside newer developments including Blue Gulf Beach and Seagrove Beach. The geography is defined by a complex network of bayous and islands, notably Mitchell River Island and Indian Island, positioned where the Mitchell River meets the bay. Preservation efforts are evident with the inclusion of Grayton Beach State Park, marking the balance between the region's burgeoning tourism and its native coastal environment.