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1944 Map of Queens Bay

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Queens Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Apalachicola National Forest encompasses this 1944 landscape in Liberty County, revealing a complex network of wetlands and seasonal drainages during the mid-century. The Apalachicola Northern railroad cuts through the northwestern corner, serving as the primary industrial artery for a region dominated by timber and swamp terrain. The geography is defined by named hydrologic features such as Saplin Head Swamp and Queens Bay, alongside the uniquely titled Black Cat Islands.

The survey highlights the intricate water systems that characterize this portion of the Florida Panhandle, from the Spring Head to the winding courses of Indian Creek and Tiger Creek. To the east, the Big Thick indicates areas of dense vegetation typical of the forest's interior. This map is an essential document for understanding the natural drainage patterns and the footprint of early rail infrastructure in the forest before modern alterations.