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1946 Map of Queens Bay

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Queens Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Apalachicola National Forest dominates this mid-1940s landscape in Liberty County, Florida, where dense wetlands and intricate waterways create a complex natural geography. The Apalachicola Northern railroad cuts through the northwestern corner of the sheet, providing a vital industrial link through this heavily wooded region. The terrain is characterized by numerous island formations within the swampy lowlands, most notably the Black Cat Islands and Indian Creek Islands.

Surface water is the defining feature of the area, ranging from the broad expanse of Queens Bay to smaller named flows like Tiger Creek, Juniper Branch, and Bay Branch. The inclusion of Spring Head and Black Creek suggests the underlying hydrology that supports this ecosystem. This 1944 survey, published in 1946, documents the area before significant modern drainage or development altered the flow of these historic Panhandle watercourses.