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1946 Map of Queens Bay

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Queens Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Apalachicola National Forest dominates this mid-1940s landscape, revealing a complex network of wetlands and seasonal drainages in Liberty County. The terrain is characterized by intricate island systems such as the Black Cat Islands and Indian Creek Islands, which emerge from a vast expanse of swamp and bay. In the northwest corner, the Apalachicola Northern railroad cuts a straight line through the vegetation, representing the primary industrial link in this otherwise water-bound environment.

Water flows through a series of named runs and swamps, including Saplin Head Swamp and the headwaters of Tiger Creek and Juniper Creek. Local points of interest such as Spring Head and the area known as Big Thick provide specific landmarks for those tracing the historical geography of this section of the Florida Panhandle. The map captures the region before extensive modern drainage or road development, preserving the original hydrography of the Low Bay area.