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1945 Map of Red Head

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Red Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Choctawhatchee River defines the western edge of this mid-1940s landscape, where the shifting boundaries of Walton, Washington, and Bay counties meet. The small settlement of Red Head serves as a local focal point, supported by the Red Head Sch and the nearby Oak Grove Ch. The terrain is deeply intertwined with water, featuring a network of curiously named drainages such as Botheration Creek, Graveyard Creek, and Burnt Mill Creek.

Further south, the community of Ebro is situated near the Ebro Cem, while the Moody Fire Tower stands as a prominent landmark on the higher ground to the northeast. The presence of Tiller Mill Pond suggests early local industry, while larger water bodies like Blue Pond and Court Martial Lake punctuate the lowland areas. This survey captures the rural character of the Florida Panhandle during the transition from the war years, documenting the scattered homesites and creek crossings that defined local life.