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1982 Map of Prosperity

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Prosperity
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Choctawhatchee River waters dominate the eastern boundary of this Holmes County landscape, where the river's winding course creates landforms like Bearpen Bend and Horseshoe Lake. The surrounding terrain is characterized by a high density of named bays and ponds, including Rattlesnake Bay and Panther Bay, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Florida panhandle. The settlement of Prosperity serves as a central hub, marked by its Prosperity Lookout Tower and Cedar Springs Ch.

Rural community life is anchored by numerous churches and cemeteries, such as Mt Pleasant Ch and Braxton Cem, scattered across named elevations like Jackson Hill and Pleasant Ridge. Near the river, Baker Settlement and Cerrogordo suggest established centers of activity, while features like the Swamp Field Landing and several mapped Claypit sites point to a local economy tied to the river and the land's natural resources.