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1951 Map of Poplar Head
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1951 Map of Poplar Head

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Holmes Creek meanders through this portion of the Florida Panhandle, serving as a primary drainage for a landscape defined by expansive bays and isolated pine-land rises. In the early 1950s, the rural community structure was centered around crossroads and modest social hubs like Union Hill Sch and Bethesda Ch. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Lolly Head Bay and Dish Bay to distinct higher points such as Haddock Hill and Chalk Hill. Local landmarks like Devils Garden and Little Devils Garden hint at the difficulty of navigating the dense, water-logged depressions that cover much of the quadrangle. Transport in the era relied on the network connecting Vernon to peripheral points like Johnson Crossroad, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the natural boundaries of the numerous ponds and creeks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.64 x 29.93 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain