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1978 Map of Port Saint Joe

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Port Saint Joe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The industrial and maritime character of the Florida Panhandle is clearly defined in this late 1970s study, which highlights the strategic shipping routes surrounding Port St Joe. The landscape is dominated by the complex interface of the Intracoastal Waterway, which cuts inland toward Lake Wimico, and the heavy industrial presence of the Apalachicola Northern Railroad serving the coast. These transportation arteries reflect a period when the timber and manufacturing industries were central to the local economy.

Conservation areas and coastal defense also feature prominently, with the St Joseph Peninsula State Park and the St Vincent National Wildlife Refuge preserving vast stretches of the barrier island system. To the west, the reach of Tyndall Air Force Base extends toward Mexico Beach, while the Cape St George Lighthouse stands as a navigational landmark at the mouth of the Apalachicola Bay. This map provides a detailed view of the regional infrastructure, from the Apalachicola Municipal Airport to the small settlements like White City and Overstreet that dot the river and canal networks.