2021 Map of Poplar Head

About this map

Vernon and the surrounding pine-heavy lowlands of Washington Co and Holmes Co define this landscape along the meandering course of Holmes Creek. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of bays and ponds, such as Becton Pond, Pate Lake, and Bonnet Pond, which intersperse with distinctive elevated features like Poplar Head Hill and Chalk Hill. In the northern section, the settlement of Poplar Head sits near several named crossings, including Johnson Crossroad and Brock Crossroad, reflecting a rural road network heavily influenced by historical ferry routes like Douglas Ferry RD. The map reveals a land defined by water management and natural boundaries, from the wetlands of Lolly Head Bay to the curiosly named Little Devils Garden, illustrating the local vernacular for this unique section of the Florida Panhandle.